Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Writer(s): Tomi Adeyemi (novel), David Magee (script)
Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, Lashana Lynch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Viola Davis, Damson Idris, Regina King, Amandla Stenberg, Diaana Babnicova, Thuso Mbedu, Tosin Cole, Saniyya Sidney, Zackary Momoh, Kola Bodunde, Bukky Bakray, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ayra Starr, Shamz Garuba, Pamilerin Ayodeji, Temi Fagbenle, Kola Bodunde
Synopsis: Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls. Everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.
Release Date: January 15, 2027 (USA) | Length: Unknown | Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy | MPAA Rating: Unknown | Note(s): It looks like this project is back 0n with Gina Prince-Bythewood replacing Rick Famuyiwa as director and David Magee as writer. The novels author, Tomi Adeyemi, also contributes to the writing dutues. New Announcement, Reggie Rock Bythewood and Tomi Adeyemi are producers on this project.