‘Attacked behind the scenes’: Children of Blood & Bone author Tomi Adeyemi distances herself from film adaptation
Author Tomi Adeyemi publicly distances herself from the ‘Children of Blood & Bone’ film, refusing to watch it.
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Tomi Adeyemi publicly distanced herself from the Children of Blood & Bone film adaptation, stating she would not watch the movie and that the experience had been painful. She also highlighted a rift with actress Amandla Stenberg while reaffirming her lack of support for the project.
Epilogue added 62d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Tomi Adeyemi announced she will not watch the movie adaptation of her novel Children of Blood & Bone, stating she does not support the film and describing the process as painful. Coverage highlights her decision to “officially separate” her name from the project and notes a reported rift with actress Amandla Stenberg.
Outlets including Vulture, IMDb, Page Six, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and The Guardian carried the story. Future reporting may follow any further comments from the film’s producers, the studio or the involved cast, as the adaptation moves toward release.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 64d ago.
Quick answers
What is Tomi Adeyemi’s position on the film adaptation?
She has said she will not watch the movie, does not support it and has officially separated her name from the project.
Which actress is mentioned in relation to the reported rift?
Amandla Stenberg is referenced in coverage as part of the disclosed disagreement.
Which media outlets reported on Adeyemi’s statements?
The story appears in Vulture, IMDb, Page Six, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and The Guardian.
Coverage (6)
- Tomi Adeyemi Doesn’t Support The Children of Blood and Bone Movie Vulture · 64d ago
- Tomi Adeyemi Says She Won’t Watch Her Own Book’s Movie IMDb · 65d ago
- 'Children of Blood and Bone' author exposes shocking rift with actress Amandla Stenberg, refuses to watch film Page Six · 65d ago
- ‘Children of Blood & Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi “Will Not Watch” Film Adaptation: “It’s Been Painful” Deadline · 65d ago
- ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi “Will Not Watch” Film Version: “Officially Separating My Name” The Hollywood Reporter · 65d ago
- ‘Attacked behind the scenes’: Children of Blood & Bone author Tomi Adeyemi distances herself from film adaptation The Guardian · 65d ago
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