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Tomi Adeyemi says she will not watch the film adaptation of ‘Children of Blood and Bone,’ calling the experience “painful”
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Tomi Adeyemi says she will not watch the film adaptation of ‘Children of Blood and Bone,’ calling the experience “painful”

The author of the 2018 YA novel said she has avoided the Paramount adaptation and would not share promotional posts, a day after the project’s release date was again in the spotlight.

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Tomi Adeyemi said she will not watch the upcoming film adaptation of her 2018 YA novel “Children of Blood and Bone,” describing the process of staying distant from the movie as “painful.” Adeyemi made the comments in response to a fan question about why she has not spoken more about the Paramount Pictures project, which is slated to premiere Jan. 15, 2027, according to Deadline.

In the message Deadline reported, Adeyemi wrote, “There is a reason I will not post anything about the adaptation of my work. That’s all,” and she addressed her decision more directly when asked whether she had seen the finished film. Deadline also reported that she told fans she is not going to watch it. TheGrio, citing the author’s social media posts, likewise reported Adeyemi said she has not seen the film and will not watch it, adding that it has been “painful holding this back” from her audience.

The film is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, Deadline reported, and it is being developed as the first screen adaptation of the novel. The Grio report said Adeyemi co-wrote the screenplay and served as an executive producer on the film, which would make her decision to distance herself from viewing and promotion especially notable in the context of adaptations that often involve the original author’s engagement.

Adeyemi’s comments also framed her approach to supporting her work in a way that did not center the movie. TheGrio reported that she suggested fans support her by purchasing editions of the “Children of Blood and Bone” trilogy from an independent children’s bookstore, naming Books of Wonder in New York City. Deadline’s report focused more narrowly on her refusal to post about the adaptation and her refusal to watch it, while referencing the ongoing conversation around her limited public commentary.

In addition to the author’s public statements, other entertainment outlets had previously discussed early impressions from film-industry screenings. World of Reel, which was referenced in TheGrio’s report, tied some of the surrounding chatter to footage that screened at CinemaCon in April and to Paramount’s decision to schedule the movie for a January 15 release, a date often associated with lower expectations. Those points were presented by TheGrio as background reporting, not as a confirmation of the film’s eventual reception.

For audiences and for the book-to-screen market, Adeyemi’s position sets a clear boundary between her participation in adaptation and her willingness to publicly endorse or even view the resulting work. With the release date already set for mid-January 2027, the next steps appear to be in the hands of the studio and creative team, including whatever marketing and cast promotion will be used as the film approaches theaters.

Neither Deadline nor TheGrio reported that Paramount or Prince-Bythewood responded to Adeyemi’s comments at the time of publication. The statements, however, are likely to keep attention on how closely authors track the finished product in high-profile adaptations, especially when they have roles beyond providing source material.

Why It Matters

  • The author’s decision not to view or promote a major studio adaptation can shape public expectations and influence how fans interpret the movie’s alignment with the source.
  • With a fixed theatrical release date of Jan. 15, 2027, the statements may increase scrutiny of adaptation choices as marketing ramps up.
  • Adeyemi’s comments highlight an author’s boundary in a situation where authors sometimes participate directly in screenwriting and production.
  • The episode underscores how public communications from creators can intersect with studio promotion and the broader book-to-film business pipeline.

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Key Facts

  • Tomi Adeyemi said she will not watch the film adaptation of her novel “Children of Blood and Bone,” describing the experience of holding back from fans as “painful.”
  • Adeyemi said she would not post about the adaptation of her work, writing that there is “a reason” she will not share promotional content.
  • Deadline reported the Paramount film is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and is slated to premiere Jan. 15, 2027.
  • TheGrio reported Adeyemi has said she has not seen the finished film and will not watch it.
  • TheGrio reported Adeyemi co-wrote the screenplay and served as an executive producer on the Paramount film.
  • TheGrio reported Adeyemi encouraged fans to support her by purchasing editions of the “Children of Blood and Bone” trilogy from an independent children’s bookstore, naming Books of Wonder.