Thuso Mbedu Bags A Dream Role Alongside Hollywood Stars
Thuso Mbedu Bags A Dream Role Alongside Hollywood Stars. In the past couple of years, we have witnessed Thuso Mbedu grow from being a local actress to being a global star. All of this because of talent and working towards her dreams.
The multi-award winning actress, based in the US, has positioned herself very well in the industry, and works with some of the best. Thuso has starred alongside the likes of Viola Davis, Aaron Pierre, Chase Dillon, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, John Boyega among many others.
Now our golden girl has bagged yet another international acting gig, and we are here for it. Thuso in the highly-anticipated film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone. The story follows Zelie and her older brother Tzain as they form an alliance with the king’s daughter, Princess Amari and son, Prince Inan to fight back against his brutal rule. Thuso assumes the role of Zelile. Other lead stars in the film include, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris and Tosin Cole. The studio has also dated the film for release on January 15, 2027 in Imax.
Announcing her gig, Thuso explained how she has always wanted to be the lead in this story. This comes after she received the book that the film is adapted from as a gift back in 2019. She loved it so much that it became her prayer point. Now Thuso is here living her dream!
“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 😅🤣😂🤣😭 Before heading to Philly earlier last year I felt the most random need to go through old journals and there it was: a prayer point, a bold ask to God to be the lead of this amazing story 🙈 to sit here and draft this announcement is mind-boggling. 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.
Thank you @tomiadeyemi for your gift to the world🫶🏾 Thank you to everyone who continues to support and show up for us. We will make you proud,” Thuso said.
