In a recent video posted on X (formerly known asTwitter), Tomi Adeyemi, the celebrated author of the bestselling novel Children of Blood and Bone announced that an open casting call will soon be launched for the highly anticipated film adaptation of her book.
Children of Blood and Bone, the first book in the Legacy of Orisha trilogy, has been lauded for its rich world-building, complex characters, and poignant themes of oppression and resistance. The novel follows Zélie Adebola as she strives to restore magic to the land of Orisha, confronting powerful enemies and grappling with her own identity along the way.
The project promises to bring Adeyemi’s vivid and imaginative world to life on the big screen, and the open casting call represents a unique opportunity for diverse talent to be part of this groundbreaking film. Fans of the book and aspiring actors alike are encouraged to stay tuned for more details regarding the casting process.
Tomi Adeyemi (born August 1, 1993) is a Nigerian-American writer and creative writing coach. She is best known for her novel Children of Blood and Bone, the first in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy published by Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, which debuted #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers List, and won the 2018 Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy, the 2019 Waterstones Book Prize, and the 2019 Hugo Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book. In 2019, she was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. In 2020, she was named to the TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2020 in the “Pioneers” category.
For those interested in participating, it’s recommended to follow Tomi Adeyemi’s official social media channels for the latest information on the casting call and other developments.
Stay tuned for further announcements and prepare for an opportunity to be part of the magical world of Children of Blood and Bone!
Bakare Oluwatobiloba
I write to educate, motivate and define history with literature. Just being me!
