Even though the Viola Davis movie features a star-filled cast, the movie’s behind-the-scenes controversies could potentially affect its box office performance and critical reception when it debuts on January 15, 2027. Paramount Pictures’ Children of Blood and Bone movie is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, who also co-wrote the script with Adeyemi. In addition to Davis, the movie also stars Damson Idris, Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Idris Elba, and more. How can the behind-the-scenes controversy affect the Viola Davis fantasy movie? This is actually not the only instance when book authors have shown disapproval against movie adaptations of their works.