Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris and Tosin Cole are taking on the lead roles in the highly-anticipated film adaptation of “ Children of Blood and Bone .” Gina Prince-Bythewood is directing the action fantasy film, based on Tomi Adeyemi ’s bestselling novel, for Paramount Pictures.

Thuso Mbedu has announced that she is cast in the upcoming Paramount film 'Children of Blood and Bone'. She said it has always been a childhood dream of hers.