Ooh-wee! Cannot wait! ~ V
They killed my mother.
They took our magic.
They tried to bury us.
Now we rise.
Synopsis from :
But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.
Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.
Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.
Paramount Pictures has officially announced that award-winning director Gina Prince-Bythewood will helm the highly anticipated film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, Children of Blood and Bone.
Slated for release in IMAX on January 15, 2027, the epic fantasy will bring Adeyemi’s Legacy of Orïsha trilogy to life with a star-studded cast.
Leading the film is Thuso Mbedu as Zélie, a young warrior fighting to restore magic to her oppressed people. Joining her is Amandla Stenberg as Princess Amari, Damson Idris as Prince Inan, and Tosin Cole as Zélie’s protective older brother, Tzain.
The ensemble also boasts Academy Award winners Viola Davis as Mama Agba, Cynthia Erivo as Admiral Kaea, Idris Elba as Lekan, Lashana Lynch as Jumoke, and Chiwetel Ejiofor as the tyrannical King Saran.
Currently, Regina King, Diaana Babnicova and Bukky Bakray are in negotiations for roles.
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