Zanele Potelwa Chats to Thuso Mbedu about Anticipated ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Film in New York
Award-winning Television and Radio Personality, Zanele Potelwa, keeps shifting the norm and breaking the mould.
The multitalented personality recently received the opportunity through Paramount Pictures South Africa to chat to much-loved South African born actress, Thuso Mbedu at the ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ New York press day for the trailer launch viewing.
Thuso stated how she is honoured, grateful and excited to play the role of ‘Zeile’ in the film – as it means a lot to her. She wants everyone to enjoy the film and believes everyone should fight for what they believe in.
Amongst other notable names at the viewing was the film director and co-writer – Gina Prince-Bythewood, who gave Zanele an inside scoop about why she loves working with Thuso and continues to trust her work – while also mentioning that she believes she is a generational talent.
Other cast members that were present at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York were Regina King, Lashana Lynch and Tosin Cole, to name a few.
Wearing a stunning dress by Otiz Seflo, styled by Mr Suave and hair done by Sibahle Siyakhula, Zanele looked breathtaking amid talking to the talent that make the film what it is.
Says Zanele: “I am so grateful to God for placing me in such spaces to get to work and dream even bigger in. Getting to speak to a fellow South African doing amazing things on a global scale was an honour. I am so excited for everyone to watch the film next year January.”
Viewers can expect an amazing watch when the film releases in January 2027.
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Zanele chats to Thuso: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbV0tF1O7Cb/?igsh=MjFhZm81bGs4YXli
About Children of Blood and Bone:
In the epic fantasy world of Orïsha, a young woman goes on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. She and her brother ally with the daughter and son of the king to fight back against his brutal rule. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE features a stellar cast including Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, featuring Academy Award®️ nominee Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Zackary Momoh, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Academy Award®️ nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, Academy Award®️ winner Regina King, with Idris Elba and Academy Award®️ winner Viola Davis. The film trailer also features new original songs by Grammy award-winning artists Tems and Burna Boy.
Watch official trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EadYIzOSYC4
Children of Blood and Bone releases in cinemas on 15 January 2027 via Paramount Pictures.
