The author is stepping away from the upcoming adaptation despite her involvement in the project
Tomi Adeyemi has made it clear that she has no plans to watch the movie adaptation of her bestselling novel Children of Blood and Bone. In a series of posts shared over the weekend, the author addressed fans directly and explained her silence around the film.
Her comments come as a surprise to many readers, especially since she co-wrote the screenplay and is credited as an executive producer on the project.
Why Adeyemi Has Stayed Quiet About the Film
For months, fans noticed that Adeyemi had stopped posting or speaking publicly about the adaptation. Over the weekend, she finally explained why.
In messages shared on TikTok and Instagram, she wrote that there’s a reason she hasn’t been promoting the film. She later added that she hasn’t seen the finished movie and doesn’t intend to watch it. She described holding back her feelings as painful and apologized to fans who may have felt she didn’t care about the story.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Adeyemi said she is now “officially separating” her name from the project.
The Film Adaptation and Her Involvement
The Children of Blood and Bone movie is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and is set to release on January 15, 2027, through Paramount Pictures. Adeyemi was deeply involved in the early stages — she co-wrote the script alongside the director and served as an executive producer.
Despite this involvement, her recent statements suggest that things didn’t go as smoothly as fans might have assumed. She has chosen to distance herself from the film publicly, even though her name remains attached to it.
ScreenRant reported that her decision marks a clear shift in how she now views the adaptation.
What She Told Fans
In her posts, Adeyemi didn’t go into full detail about what happened behind the scenes. However, she did say that staying silent had been difficult and that she had been dealing with ongoing issues related to the project.
She also told fans that if they want to support her, they should buy her books from independent bookstores rather than focusing on the movie. She ended one of her messages by saying she will always care about the story and the people it represents, but she can no longer keep being hurt by the situation.
According to TheGrio, her comments have left many readers feeling conflicted about the upcoming film.
Fan Reactions So Far
The announcement has sparked widespread reactions online. Some fans are supporting Adeyemi’s decision to step back and protect herself, while others are disappointed and worried about what this means for the movie.
There’s also been speculation about possible creative differences or conflicts during production, though Adeyemi hasn’t shared specific details. Dark Horizons described her statements as one of the strongest signs yet of tension surrounding the long-delayed adaptation.
What This Means for the Movie
With the film still around six months away from release, Adeyemi’s decision to publicly distance herself is significant. She remains credited on the project, but her withdrawal from promotion could affect how the movie is received by fans of the original books.
It’s still unclear whether she will change her mind closer to the release date or maintain her current stance. For now, she appears focused on moving forward with her books rather than the film adaptation.
