Paramount unveils the trailer for Children of Blood and Bone without public support from Tomi Adeyemi.

Paramount Pictures shared the first official trailer for Children of Blood and Bone on July 28, marking the start of the promotion for this fantasy production inspired by Africa. The feature film is adapted from Tomi Adeyemi’s best-selling novel of the same title, which has become one of the most recognized works in contemporary fantasy literature authored by an African writer.

The adaptation is scheduled to be released in theaters on January 15, 2027. The film was shot in Nigeria and South Africa, two locations closely tied to its visual and cultural universe. Paramount has not disclosed the production budget.

The project boasts a cast that is described as particularly significant for an African-inspired fantasy work. However, available information does not specify all the roles or the details of the contracts associated with the film.

Tomi Adeyemi was involved in the production as a co-screenwriter and executive producer. This involvement was meant to allow her to contribute to the adaptation of her work for the cinema, beyond the licensing of the book’s rights.

The trailer was released as the film enters a crucial visibility phase with the public and exhibitors. Paramount will now need to maintain the promotion of the feature film until its release, in a context where the absence of public support from the author may raise questions about the adaptation.

Tomi Adeyemi distances herself from the film

On July 29, the day after the trailer launch, Tomi Adeyemi publicly announced that she was severing ties with the film or that she no longer wished to be associated with it. The available information does not allow for a precise determination of the reasons for this distancing or the legal modalities of her withdrawal.

This break occurs while the writer officially holds roles as a co-screenwriter and executive producer. Therefore, it does not necessarily mean that her name will be removed from the credits or that her contractual participation will end immediately. The studio has not provided, at this stage, any clarification on the consequences of this decision for the production and promotional campaign.

The film is still set for release on January 15, 2027. Paramount Pictures has not publicly disclosed its budget and has not detailed any potential changes made to the project after the author’s stance.