Tomi Adeyemi distances self from ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ film, alleges behind-the-scenes antagonism
Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi has publicly distanced herself from Paramount Pictures’ upcoming adaptation of her bestselling novel, Children of Blood and Bone, alleging she was repeatedly antagonised behind the scenes during production.
Adeyemi, who wrote the bestselling novel and co-wrote the screenplay for the adaptation, described the project as “the worst thing I have ever had to live through,” saying she left the film’s set “hyperventilating and sobbing” and has no intention of watching or promoting it.
The comments come months before the film’s worldwide release and despite growing anticipation surrounding the adaptation, which features an ensemble cast including Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Regina King, Damson Idris, Thuso Mbedu, Richard Mofe-Damijo and Nigerian music star Ayra Starr.
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