The first trailer for Children of Blood and Bone has arrived, giving fans an early look at the film version of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel. The preview highlights the scale of the adaptation and puts the spotlight on a notably star-heavy ensemble.
The cast includes Thuso Mbedu, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Damson Idris, Lashana Lynch, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole and Viola Davis. With so many established names attached, the trailer positions Children of Blood and Bone as one of the more closely watched fantasy releases in development.
Gina Prince-Bythewood is directing the Africa-set fantasy film, bringing Adeyemi’s popular book to the screen. The trailer is the first substantial footage released from the project and offers a clearer sense of its visual style, cast lineup and big-screen ambitions.
Interest in the adaptation has been high since the novel became a bestseller, and the trailer is likely to increase attention around the movie. For readers of the book and fantasy audiences alike, the new footage serves as the first major look at how Children of Blood and Bone is being translated for film.
