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Prince-Bythewood previews “Children of Blood and Bone”, female soundtrack exec

8/10/2026

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Gina Prince-Bythewood and Thuso Mbedu previewed Children of Blood and Bone at the Film Festival.
The film, adapting Tomi Adeyemi’s 2018 novel, is set for release on Jan. 15, 2027.
Adeyemi said she will not watch the movie because she left the set “hyperventilating and sobbing.”
Prince-Bythewood defended Amandla Stenberg’s casting as Princess Amari despite colorism criticism.
Prince-Bythewood became the first woman to executive-produce a studio soundtrack, with Tems as executive producer.

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Gina Prince-Bythewood and Thuso Mbedu previewed Children of Blood and Bone at the Film Festival.
The film, adapting Tomi Adeyemi’s 2018 novel, is set for release on Jan. 15, 2027.
Adeyemi said she will not watch the movie because she left the set “hyperventilating and sobbing.”
Prince-Bythewood defended Amandla Stenberg’s casting as Princess Amari despite colorism criticism.
Prince-Bythewood became the first woman to executive-produce a studio soundtrack, with Tems as executive producer.