‘Children of Blood and Bone’ author exposes shocking rift with actress Amandla Stenberg, refuses to watch film
Author Tomi Adeyemi publicly revealed a personal rift with actress Amandla Stenberg on TikTok, sharing screenshots of alleged text messages. Adeyemi told Stenberg not to contact her and said she will not watch the upcoming film adaptation of her novel. The film, starring Stenberg as Princess Amari, is scheduled for release on January 15, 2027.
- ▪Adeyemi posted a TikTok video showing screenshots of messages in which she instructed Stenberg not to text, call, or use her name in interviews.
- ▪She also blocked Stenberg as a contact and stated she has not seen and will not watch the film adaptation.
- ▪The adaptation of Adeyemi’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ will be co‑written and executive‑produced by Stenberg, with director Gina Prince‑Bythewood attached.
- ▪The casting of Stenberg sparked criticism from some fans who argued the character should be portrayed by a darker‑skinned actress.
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