The YA book by young authorTomi Adeyemiin 2018became an instant smash hit,debuting at No.

So whether you haven’t readChildren of Blood and Boneyet (what are you waiting for?!)

Inan

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Damson Idris (Snowfall) landed the role of Amari’s brother, a.k.a.

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Admiral Kaea

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Cynthia Erivo(Wicked) will play the head of Inan’s army.

She is is one of the top maji-haters.

Reapers (magical people who can access and manipulate the spirits of the living and the dead).

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The hated royal has a murderous streak and a taste for revenge against anyone with magical powers.

maji under 13 who are still waiting to get access to their power).

More castings will be announced at a later date from an open casting call for actors living in Nigeria.

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Production is set to begin filming in South Africa in the coming weeks.

Children of Blood and Boneis slated for a Jan. 15, 2027 release in IMAX.

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Tosin Cole attends the UK premiere of “Supacell” at Odeon Luxe West End on June 24, 2024 in London, England

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Viola Davis poses in the portrait studio during the Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 on December 12, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Cynthia Erivo poses in the IMDb Exclusive Portrait Studio at The Critics Choice Association 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California

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Idris Elba attends the global premiere of Paramount+ series “Knuckles” on April 16, 2024 in London, England. Knuckles will be streaming exclusively on Paramount+

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Lashana Lynch attends a Dotdash Meredith Special Screening of “Bob Marley: One Love” at the Dotdash Meredith Screening Room on February 12, 2024, in New York, New York.

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Chiwetel Ejiofor attends a special lunch to celebrate “Maria” at Maison Estelle on December 14, 2024 in London, England

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Regina King attends the Los Angeles special screening of Netflix’s “A Man In Full” at TUDUM Theater on April 24, 2024 in Hollywood, California

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Actress Diaana Babnicova attends the premiere of “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Los Angeles on June 18, 2024.

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Bukky Bakray attends the premiere of Liaison at Cinema Publicis on February 12, 2023 in Paris, France. Liaison is available to stream from February 24, 2023 on Apple TV

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