Thuso Mbedu Ecstatic About 'Children of Blood and Bone' Dream Role: "This is Mind-Boggling"

Thuso Mbedu Ecstatic About 'Children of Blood and Bone' Dream Role: "This is Mind-Boggling"

  • South African actress Thuso Mbedu has announced that she is cast in yet another international film
  • Thuso Mbedu joins a star-studded cast in the upcoming Paramount film Children of Blood and Bone
  • Mzansi congratulated Thuso Mbedu on yet another global film, and many said they could not wait to see her in action

Oh, when childhood dreams come true. Thuso Mbedu is basking on cloud nine after landing a role in the international film Children of Blood and Bone.

Thuso Mbedu on landing an international role.
Thuso Mbedu is excited to be cast on 'Children of Blood and Bone'. Image: Jon Kopaloff/Pietro S. D'Aprano
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How Thuso landed role in upcoming film

The Mzansi star took to X (Twitter) to announce that she is cast in yet another international film by Paramount.

Thuso Mbedu said she first saw Children of Blood and Bone in 2019 and made it a point to get a lead role in the film. She manifested the role in one of her journals and is ecstatic that the dream finally came to fruition.

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"Before heading to Philly earlier this 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," she wrote.
Thuso Mbedu is cast on a new international film.
Thuso Mbedu manifested her role in 'Children Of Blood And Bone.' Image: Jesse Grant
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Mbedu stars alongside American actors

Mbedu is cast alongside some notable Hollywood names, including Amandla Steenburg and Damson Idris.

"It is truly humbling to know that I have the opportunity to work with some of the most amazing people as we tell this great story. I’m so excited, and I’m so grateful. Thank you to everyone who continues to support and show up for us," she expressed."

SA congratulates Thuso Mbedu on new role

Fans congratulated Thuso Mbedu on yet another global film, praying that her star continues to shine.

@Azania_Da6th lauded:

"Congratulations Nana."

@MatawanaMol hailed:

"Congratulations beautiful. I feel such personal pride ekare I know you nine-nine😄 Keep shining daughter of the soil."

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@Viwekaz asked:

"Congratulations Thuso. Just tell us where and when."

Thuso Mbedu makes striking runway walk in Paris

In a previous report from Briefly News, Thuso Mbedu made an appearance for a L’Oréal Le Défilé runway show at Paris Fashion Week

The actress strutted the runway in a stunning sheer dress and showcased her incredible versatility.

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Jessica Gcaba (Entertainment editor) Jessica Gcaba is an Entertainment Editor for Briefly News (joined in 2023). She is a Journalism graduate from the Durban University Of Technology (2019). She has 4 years of experience as an Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalist at Africa New Media Group writing for ZAlebs website. She passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. To reach her, contact: jessica.gcaba@briefly.co.za

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