Tomi Adeyemi Declines to Watch 'Children of Blood & Bone' Film Adaptation

WHO:

Deadline - Tomi Adeyemi is the author of the 2018 YA novel "Children of Blood & Bone."

Deadline - Gina Prince-Bythewood is the director of the film adaptation.

WHAT:

Deadline - Tomi Adeyemi has stated that she will not watch the film adaptation of her novel.

Deadline - The film adaptation of "Children of Blood & Bone" is set to premiere on January 15.

WHY:

Deadline - Adeyemi described the experience surrounding the adaptation as "painful."

HOW:

Deadline - Adeyemi addressed a fan's question regarding her lack of commentary on the upcoming film adaptation.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 07:57 UTC)

Tomi Adeyemi, the author of the 2018 young adult novel "Children of Blood & Bone," has announced that she will not watch the film adaptation directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, which is set to premiere on January 15. Adeyemi described the experience surrounding the adaptation as "painful" and addressed a fan's question about her silence on the upcoming film. Despite her reservations, the anticipation for the adaptation continues to grow among fans of the novel.