The upcoming movie adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s YA fantasy novel has sparked discourse over one particular casting decision.

The film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, “Children of Blood and Bone,” is officially in the works at Paramount Pictures. Featuring a stellar cast of Hollywood’s finest, including Thuso Mbedu,

Amandla Stenberg, Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, and more have landed roles in the highly-anticipated film adaptation of the popular YA book.

Amandla has received a barrage of critical comments since the news of her casting in the upcoming film, with some internet users accusing her of “participating in the erasure” of dark-skinned Black girls in Hollywood.

Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris and Tosin Cole lead the cast for the feature adaptation of author Tomi Adeyemi's 2018 YA novel.

Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris and Tosin Cole are taking on the lead roles in the highly-anticipated film adaptation of “Children of Blood and Bone.” Gina Prince-

Release and Details Fans of the Children of Blood and Bone book series by Tomi Adeyemi have been eagerly awaiting the movie adaptation, and the time is almost here. After much anticipation, the Children of Blood and Bone movie is set to bring the West African-inspired world