- Ayra Starr, is making her acting debut in the American film “Children of Blood and Bone.”
- She expressed excitement about this new opportunity during a CBS interview.
- The experience of acting has challenged her to work harder and be more disciplined compared to her music career.
Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has shared her excitement about making her acting debut in the American fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone.
During a recent interview with CBS, the music star spoke about the new experience, noting that it pushed her to work harder and be more disciplined than she was used to in the music scene.
“It [Children of Blood and Bone] is my first movie ever,” Starr said. “You know, I’m used to being a singer and diva on set, but this one with the movie is like, it’s not about you. You’ve to be on set on time. So, it made me get used to military time and working hard. I respect actors so much more now. Their stamina is impeccable.”
She went on to say, “Acting is something I have always wanted to do. I love music, but I’ve always loved acting. I’ve always been shy when it comes to acting. But this is the first time in my life that I’ve been on camera and I’m not singing. It was amazing. I learned so much from everyone, not just the greats.”
The upcoming film is an adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, a bestselling novel by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi. It is being directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
The cast includes big names such as Damson Idris, Tosin Cole, Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, and Thuso Mbedu.
The movie is scheduled for release by Paramount Pictures on January 15, 2027.
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