Tomi Adeyemi says she left film set of adaption of her ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ in tears

Author Tomi Adeyemi has described a difficult experience while the film adaptation of her book was being made, calling it traumatic. She appears to have had a disagreement with a cast member during filming. Fans are seeking more details about what happened.

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SalonLeft· Jul 31, 2026

The painful cost of bringing “Children of Blood and Bone” to screen

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Tomi Adeyemi says she left film set of adaption of her ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ in tears

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'Children of Blood and Bone' author hints at traumatic on-set ordeal. Fans have questions

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VarietyLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi Left Film’s Set ‘Sobbing,’ Calls It the ‘Worst Thing I’ve Had to Live Through’ and ‘I Never Want to Hear About It Again’

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 30, 2026

‘I was hyperventilating and sobbing’: Tomi Adeyemi says Children of Blood and Bone film ‘the worst thing I’ve ever lived through’

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  1. Jul 29‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi Left Film’s Set ‘Sobbing,’ Calls It the ‘Worst Thing I’ve Had to Live Through’ and ‘I Never Want to Hear About It Again’
  2. Jul 30'Children of Blood and Bone' author hints at traumatic on-set ordeal. Fans have questions

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Tomi Adeyemi says she left film set of adaption of her ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ in tears

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