Paramount’s “Children of Blood and Bone” brings together key African and Hollywood film elements:
- Substantial creative control for Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi
- Established South African production infrastructure
- Predominantly British-Nigerian cast
- A likely significant budget
In a new Akoroko Premium newsletter, I consider Paramount’s big-screen adaptation of “Children of Blood and Bone” as a potential case study for how the Hollywood behemoth might engage with African stories, talent, and production during a period of seemingly heightened interest in African screen narratives.
To receive the newsletter and much more, sign up (now with a 7-day free trial) at the link: https://akoroko.com/subscribe/