Award-winning Television and Radio Personality, Zanele Potelwa, isn’t just shifting the norm and breaking the mould – she’s turning heads while doing it!
The multi-talented personality recently scored a dream date with destiny through Paramount Pictures South Africa, getting up close and personal with much-loved South African-born actress Thuso Mbedu at the Children of Blood and Bone New York press day for the trailer launch.
Spilling the tea on her latest dream role, Thuso stated how she is honoured, grateful and excited to play the role of ‘Zeile’ in the film – as it means a lot to her. She wants everyone to enjoy the film and believes everyone should fight for what they believe in.
Adding even more charm to the room, film director and co-writer Gina Prince-Bythewood gave Zanele an inside scoop about why she loves working with Thuso and continues to trust her work – while also mentioning that she believes she is a generational talent.
Sharing the electric energy at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York were scene-stealers like Regina King, Lashana Lynch and Tosin Cole, to name a few.
Dressed to absolute perfection in a stunning dress by Otiz Seflo, styled by Mr Suave, and serving pure glamour with hair by Sibahle Siyakhula, Zanele looked breathtaking while speaking with the talent who makes the film what it is.
Reflecting on the magical experience, Zanele says: “I am so grateful to God for placing me in such spaces to get to work and dream even bigger. Getting to speak to a fellow South African doing amazing things on a global scale was an honour. I am so excited for everyone to watch the film next year in January.”
Viewers can expect an absolute treat and an amazing watch when the film releases on 15 January 2027!
About Children of Blood and Bone:
In the epic fantasy world of Orïsha, a young woman goes on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. She and her brother ally with the daughter and son of the king to fight back against his brutal rule. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE features a stellar cast including Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, featuring Academy Award® nominee Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Zackary Momoh, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, Academy Award® winner Regina King, with Idris Elba and Academy Award® winner Viola Davis. The film trailer also features new original songs by Grammy Award-winning artists Tems and Burna Boy
