The internet has been abuzz with news about the first trailer for the highly anticipated Children of Blood and Bone adaptation which cpmes out in theatres on the 17th of January next year. The movie has been surrounded by controversy since its announcement. First there was backlash over Amandla Stenberg’s casting, since she’s playing a character who’s dark-skinned in the books, and then author Tomi Adeyemi distanced herself from the movie despite being a co-writer. None of this has dulled the film’s momentum, though, so here’s everything we think about the trailer.

We can hear Tems’ distinct voice at the start of the trailer. She will be serving as the executive music producer and curator of the movie’s soundtrack.

Gina Prince-Bythewood, the director, has captured the magic of Tomi Adeyemi’s fictional world. It’s no surprise because she also directed The Woman King which was a visual spectacle.

We’re side eyeing Damson Idris’ accent but we can’t wait to see what he brings to the role. He’ll be playing Prince Inan, the crown prince of Orisha who is grappling with his father’s anti magic legacy, a major element of the Children of Blood and Bone book.

We got a glimpse of Ayra Starr dancing in the fictional kingdom of Orisha. Her exact role is still under wraps but she will be part of the Tems’ curated soundtrack.

We also saw Richard Mofe Damijo in a brief appearance where he looks shocked while Chiwetel Ejiofor is yelling. Chances are he’s playing some commander role and we’re all here for it.

All of this to say we will be seated in the cinema on the opening day for this movie, we can’t wait.