On Monday (July 27), Paramount Pictures released a behind-the-scenes look at their upcoming film Children of Blood and Bone to give us a sneak peak at what Gina Prince-Bythewood is cooking up with the Tomi Adeyemi best selling novel. Filmed in South Africa, the behind-the-scenes look gives us an idea of how much of a passion project this is for Gina Prince-Bythewood and her team as we see how dedicated they are to bring to life a story that captivated millions of readers just a few years ago. Bolstering an all-star cast that includes Idris Elba, Viola Davis, Chiwetel Ejiofor alongside up and coming talent such as Amandla Stenberg and Tosin Cole, Children of Blood and Bone is looking like it may be the inspirational film the culture needs in today’s tribal day and age. “It’s just gonna be so big and beautiful,” director Gina Prince-Bythewood promises of her upcoming epic. Check out the behind-the-scenes look of Children of Blood and Bone below and let us know if you’ll be checking for this when it hits theaters on January 15, 2027.