Tomi Adeyemi Says She Won’t Watch Her Own Movie (And It’s Heartbreaking)
- The ‘painful’ reason Tomi is staying away
- The movie’s official release date
- Why the book’s vibe matters so much
We just saw the saddest update for book lovers. Tomi Adeyemi wrote a masterpiece. Children of Blood & Bone is iconic. But the author says she won’t watch the film adaptation. It is too painful.
The movie hits screens on January 15. Gina Prince-Bythewood is the director. Paramount is behind it. Usually, this would be a celebration. Not this time. Tomi is staying home.
The book has such a rich, magical aesthetic. We imagine deep oranges and royal golds. It is a total vibe. Speaking of visual treats, Gigi Hadid just won the wedding guest game with her own bright style.
We know Tomi put her soul into this story. Seeing it change must be hard. It’s like watching someone else paint over your canvas. We hope the film still captures that West African magic.
Fans are talking about this everywhere. It is trending alongside the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and Grigor Dimitrov. Even Oasis is officially back on the big screen right now! There is so much happening in Hollywood.
Tomi’s choice is bold. Real. We respect her for it. While Vin Diesel gives us a sneak peek at his ‘grind,’ Tomi is taking a step back for her own peace.
Our Take
As art graduates, we get it. Your work is your baby. If the movie feels wrong, it hurts. We love the book’s bold colors and spirit. We will probably still watch it, but our hearts go out to Tomi. Creativity is a tough journey.
