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Following the success of Marvel's "Black Panther" franchise, Hollywood is poised to champion another major Black-led action-fantasy epic. The film adaptation of "Children of Blood and Bone," the first novel in Tomi Adeyemi's bestselling "Legacy of Orïsha" series, just dropped its first trailer and several character posters (see below), with a theatrical release slated for early next year.
The official synopsis reads: In the epic fantasy world of Orïsha, a young woman embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim the magic violently stripped from her people. Allied with her brother and the king's daughter and son, she rises against the king's tyrannical rule. The film is set to premiere in North America on January 15 next year.
※ Watch the first trailer and behind-the-scenes footage via the links below ▼
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"Children of Blood and Bone" is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, known for "The Old Guard," who also co-wrote the screenplay with original author Tomi Adeyemi.
The star-studded cast features: Idris Elba, Damson Idris, Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amandla Stenberg, Lashana Lynch, Regina King, Thuso Mbedu, and a host of other acclaimed Black talent.