Klara and the Sun (film)

Klara and the Sun is an upcoming American science fiction dystopian film directed by Taika Waititi and written by Dahvi Waller, based on the novel of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro. It stars Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams.

Premise
A robot named Klara exists to ease the loneliness of those she lives with.

Cast

 * Jenna Ortega as Klara
 * Amy Adams as Chrissie
 * Mia Tharia as Josie
 * Aran Murphy as Rick
 * Natasha Lyonne as Manager
 * Simon Baker as Josie's father
 * Harry Greenwood

Production
In July 2020, Sony's 3000 Pictures acquired the screen rights to Kazuo Ishiguro's novel Klara and the Sun. On March 12, 2021, Dahvi Waller was set to write the script, with Ishiguro to serve as an executive producer. In May 2023, Taika Waititi entered negotiations to direct and produce the film.

In January 2024, Waititi was confirmed to direct the film, and Jenna Ortega was in talks to star in the lead role. The next month, Amy Adams, Mia Tharia, Aran Murphy, Natasha Lyonne and Simon Baker joined the cast, while Ortega was confirmed to star as Klara.

Principal photography began in January 2024 under the working title Tears and Rain, with scenes being shot at Silverlight Studios in Wanaka. Production occurred in Auckland in early April.

Release
Klara and the Sun is expected to be released in the United States in late 2024.