Tomi Adeyemi denounces Children of Blood and Bone film as worst experience amid NY trailer event

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Paramount Pictures held a trailer launch for the upcoming fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City on July 27, 2024. The event featured a cast Q&A curated by Lena Waithe and an after‑party that served traditional Nigerian food and included a DJ set previewing the soundtrack, which was executive‑produced by Tems with music consultation from Burna Boy.

Author Tomi Adeyemi, co‑writer and executive‑producer of the adaptation, publicly denounced the film, describing it as “the worst thing I have ever had to live through.” She said she left the set hyperventilating and sobbing, later suffered severe panic attacks and somatic pain, and stated she will not watch the finished movie. Her statements have sparked a wider discussion about the production’s treatment of creators.

The film, directed and co‑screenwritten by Gina Prince‑Bythewood, stars Thuso Mbedu, Tosin Cole, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Regina King, Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Viola Davis, and is slated for theatrical release on January 15, 2027.

Entities: Children of Blood and Bone · Children of Blood and Bone (film) · Children of Blood and Bone (film) · Gina Prince-Bythewood · Gina Prince‑Bythewood · Lena Waithe · Paramount Pictures · Tems · Thuso Mbedu · Tomi Adeyemi

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[● 7 SOURCES] The event featured a cast Q&A curated by Lena Waithe. (2a03f3c0-78e8-4566-b41b-299b4a860a18,5cdd11bb-0170-40fd-9161-fc1ae395852c)
[● 6 SOURCES] An online hate campaign targeted one of the film’s lead stars, and author Tomi Adeyemi publicly denounced the adaptation. (Public statements)
[● 7 SOURCES] The official trailer launch event took place in New York City on July 27, 2024 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. (The trailer launch was described in articles 2a03f3c0-78e8-4566-b41b-299b4a860a18, c08467a3-a34b-4204-bbe8-e085066a79a5,)
[● 7 SOURCES] The film’s soundtrack was executive produced by Tems with additional music consultation from Burna Boy. (Mentioned in the trailer‑launch recaps.)
[● 7 SOURCES] The afterparty served traditional Nigerian food and included a DJ set previewing the film’s soundtrack. (2a03f3c0-78e8-4566-b41b-299b4a860a18,5cdd11bb-0170-40fd-9161-fc1ae395852c)
[● 8 SOURCES] Gina Prince‑Bythewood is director and co‑screenwriter of Children of Blood and Bone. (Stated in the trailer‑launch coverage and the film‑updates article.)
[● 6 SOURCES] Cast members present included Thuso Mbedu, Tosin Cole, Lashana Lynch, Zackary Momoh, Regina King, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba and Viola Davis. (Event roster)
[● 8 SOURCES] Paramount Pictures is releasing the fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone. (Noted in the recaps and news‑updates article d65e3fa0-368f-4a74-8474-01a5d2839bf4.)
[● 6 SOURCES] Paramount Pictures held a trailer launch event for Children of Blood and Bone in New York City on July 27. (all articles)
[● 6 SOURCES] Author Tomi Adeyemi publicly denounced the film adaptation of her book series. (all articles)
[● 6 SOURCES] The film's soundtrack was executive produced by Tems with music consultation from Burna Boy. (all articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] The afterparty served traditional Nigerian food and featured a DJ set previewing the film’s soundtrack. (Described in the same recap pieces.)