Cape Town – Excitement is steadily building around Thuso Mbedu as she prepares for the release of her upcoming fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone, set to arrive on 15 January 2027.
The acclaimed actress has been sharing deeply personal reflections, offering fans a glimpse into how meaningful this role has become to her.
Mbedu, an International Emmy Award winner for Best Performance by an Actress for Is’Thunzi and recipient of the Hollywood Critics Association TV Award for Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama for The Underground Railroad, took to Instagram to express her emotions about the project.
“The @childrenofbloodandbone magic isn’t just in the story, it’s in this moment. Words may fail me but this team won’t. If this is a dream, wake me up 15 January 2027,” she wrote.
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In another post, she captured her anticipation for the film’s release, adding:
“I couldn’t have scripted yesterday better even if I tried. I feel like January 2027 must come TOMORROW. where do I sign the petition?”
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Her journey with the story, however, began years ago. Mbedu revealed that she first encountered the book in 2019, describing it as a life-changing moment that led her to quietly hope and pray for the opportunity she now holds.
“‘Children of Blood and Bone’ was gifted to me in 2019 and, truly, it’s one of the best gifts I’ve received. Upon reading it I fell in love with it – to the point that I made it a prayer point,” she shared.
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She went on to reflect on rediscovering that very prayer in an old journal before travelling to Philadelphia last year, calling the experience overwhelming and humbling.
“To know that I have the opportunity to work with some of the most amazing people as we tell this great story is truly humbling. I’m so excited. I’m so grateful.”
Mbedu also expressed gratitude to the novel’s author, Tomi Adeyemi, as well as to supporters who have followed her journey, promising that the film will make them proud.
As the countdown to January 2027 continues, Mbedu’s story stands as a powerful blend of ambition, faith and fulfilment, a dream realised on a global stage.
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Compiled by Glaan Sibuyi
