The Mortal Instruments Trailer

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is a 2013 film starring Lily Collins and Jamie Campbekll Bower and is the first film in the Mortal Instruments film series, based on the series of books by Cassandra Clare. The studio behind the film, Constantin Film, have already greenlit a sequel that is going to be released in 2014 titled The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes.

Lily Collins, the daughter of well known musician Phil Collins, plays the lead role of Clary Fray. A girl who discovers she is part of a secret society that fight demons, and has to choose between a boy she's known her whole life or someone she's just met. Clary's love interests are played by Robert Sheehan, and Irish actor who is best known for his role of Nathan in Misfits, and Jamie Campbell Bower, who is known for his roles in Twilight and Harry Potter. The film's cast lacks any superstars, which may end up effecting the film's success.

The film fits into the Teen Fantasy genre, as it is centred towards a teen audience.