Paramount Will Give Tomi Adeyemi More Creative Control
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
THR reports that Adeyemi was pushing for more creative control of the film adaptation of her book, and with Paramount, she’s got it. She will write the script and the film will have an exclusive theatrical release.
Lucasfilm, meanwhile, will remain firmly focused on all things “Star Wars,” though it does have “Indiana Jones 5” coming, as well as a Disney+ “Willow” sequel series. It’s a bit disappointing to hear that the studio is so wrapped up in its existing franchises to the exclusion of all else, but that’s the way the cookie crumbles in Hollywood these days. Given that the “Children of Blood and Bone” movie has been in development since 2017, you can’t really blame Adeyemi for wanting Lucasfilm — or someone — to get their act together and get this project off the ground sooner rather than later. Here’s the synopsis for “Children of Blood and Bone:”
Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.
Lucasfilm Lost Children Of Blood And Bone When It Let The Rights Lapse
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
By Joshua Meyer/Jan. 22, 2022 6:07 pm EST
Paramount Will Give Tomi Adeyemi More Creative Control
THR reports that Adeyemi was pushing for more creative control of the film adaptation of her book, and with Paramount, she’s got it. She will write the script and the film will have an exclusive theatrical release.
Lucasfilm, meanwhile, will remain firmly focused on all things “Star Wars,” though it does have “Indiana Jones 5” coming, as well as a Disney+ “Willow” sequel series. It’s a bit disappointing to hear that the studio is so wrapped up in its existing franchises to the exclusion of all else, but that’s the way the cookie crumbles in Hollywood these days. Given that the “Children of Blood and Bone” movie has been in development since 2017, you can’t really blame Adeyemi for wanting Lucasfilm — or someone — to get their act together and get this project off the ground sooner rather than later. Here’s the synopsis for “Children of Blood and Bone:”
Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.
Lucasfilm, meanwhile, will remain firmly focused on all things “Star Wars,” though it does have “Indiana Jones 5” coming, as well as a Disney+ “Willow” sequel series. It’s a bit disappointing to hear that the studio is so wrapped up in its existing franchises to the exclusion of all else, but that’s the way the cookie crumbles in Hollywood these days.
Given that the “Children of Blood and Bone” movie has been in development since 2017, you can’t really blame Adeyemi for wanting Lucasfilm — or someone — to get their act together and get this project off the ground sooner rather than later. Here’s the synopsis for “Children of Blood and Bone:”
Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.
