Klara and the Sun (film)

A robot named Klara exists to ease the loneliness of the humans she lives with. ==Cast==

• Jenna Ortega as Klara • Amy Adams as Chrissie, Josie's mother • Mia Tharia as Josie • Aran Murphy as Rick, Josie's best-friend and love-interest • Natasha Lyonne as Manager • Steve Buscemi • Harry Greenwood Simon Baker was cast as Josie's father but his scenes were cut from the film. ==Production==

In July 2020, Sony's 3000 Pictures acquired the screen rights to Kazuo Ishiguro's novel Klara and the Sun, with David Heyman attached to produce for his company Heyday Films. On March 12, 2021, Dahvi Waller was set to write the script, with Ishiguro set 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. In August 2024, it was revealed that Steve Buscemi was a part of the cast. Principal photography began in January 2024 under the working title Tears and Rain, with scenes being shot at Silverlight Studios in Wānaka. Production occurred in Auckland in early April. Adam Gough and Tom Eagles edited the film. ==Release==

Klara and the Sun is scheduled to be released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing, through its TriStar Pictures label, on October 23, 2026. ==References==