Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr makes her inaugural on-screen appearance in the teaser for the much-anticipated Hollywood fantasy film *Children of Blood and Bone*. This offers fans an exciting preview of her acting debut.
The teaser was revealed by renowned director Gina Prince-Bythewood, who shared behind-the-scenes footage from the production and announced that the film’s official trailer will be released soon. The movie is set to premiere in cinemas on January 15, 2027.
While Ayra Starr’s appearance in the teaser is brief, it marks the first glimpse fans have of the Grammy-nominated singer in character for what is expected to be her first major Hollywood role. The teaser features a soundtrack by fellow Nigerian star Tems’ hit song “Me & U,” adding another Nigerian element to this international production.
Based on the bestselling fantasy novel by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi, *Children of Blood and Bone* tells the story of a young heroine determined to restore magic to the kingdom of Orïsha after it was ruthlessly suppressed by a tyrannical monarchy.
This Paramount Pictures production boasts an all-star cast, including Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Tosin Cole, Amandla Stenberg, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Regina King, Lashana Lynch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and Ayra Starr.
Ayra Starr’s role in the film represents another milestone in her rapidly expanding international career, marking her transition from music to Hollywood. Fans have enthusiastically received the teaser, eagerly anticipating both the full trailer and the film’s global release next year.
