Klara and the Sun is an upcoming dystopian science fiction 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.
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| Directed by | Taika Waititi |
| Screenplay by | Dahvi Waller |
| Based on | Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro |
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| Cinematography | Mike Berlucchi |
| Edited by | Adam Gough |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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| Language | English |
Premise
editA robot named Klara exists to ease the loneliness of those she lives with.
Cast
edit- 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[citation needed]
- Steve Buscemi
Production
editIn July 2020, Sony's 3000 Pictures acquired the screen rights to Kazuo Ishiguro's novel Klara and the Sun,[1] with David Heyman attached to produce for his Hertfordshire-based company Heyday Films.[2] On March 12, 2021, Dahvi Waller was set to write the script, with Ishiguro set to serve as an executive producer.[3][4] In May 2023, Taika Waititi entered negotiations to direct and produce the film.[5]
In January 2024, Waititi was confirmed to direct the film, and Jenna Ortega was in talks to star in the lead role.[6] 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.[7][8][9] In August 2024, it was revealed that Steve Buscemi was a part of the cast.[10]
Principal photography began in January 2024 under the working title Tears and Rain, with scenes being shot at Silverlight Studios in Wanaka.[11][12] Production occurred in Auckland in early April.[13]
References
edit- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 27, 2020). "Sony & Elizabeth Gabler's 3000 Pictures Win Nobel Author Kazuo Ishiguro's Upcoming 'Klara And The Sun'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Comerford, Ruth (July 29, 2020). "Film pre-empt for new Ishiguro novel". The Bookseller. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 12, 2021). "Sony's 3000 Pictures Sets 'Mrs. America's Dahvi Waller To Adapt Kazuo Ishiguro's 'Klara And The Sun'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Klara and the Sun". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on April 10, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 1, 2023). "Taika Waititi To Direct 3000 Pictures Adaptation Of Klara And The Sun, Garrett Basch Boards As Producer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (January 4, 2024). "Exclusive: Jenna Ortega in Talks to Star in Taika Waititi's Next Movie". The InSneider. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (February 1, 2024). "Amy Adams In Talks To Star Opposite Jenna Ortega In 3000 Pictures Adaptation Of 'Klara and the Sun'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 7, 2024). "Mia Tharia & Aran Murphy Join Amy Adams, Jenna Ortega In Taika Waititi Film Klara And The Sun". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, JJustin (February 21, 2024). "Natasha Lyonne And Simon Baker Join 3000 Pictures' 'Klara And The Sun' Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Jenna Ortega Settles Into Fame Ahead of Wednesday Season 2 and a Beetlejuice Sequel
- ^ "Taika Waititi film shoot at Silverlight". Wanaka App. January 30, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Hollywood star tipped for Otago movie". Otago Daily Times. February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Walwiri-Smith, Lyric (April 7, 2024). "Jenna Ortega, Taika Waititi shut down central Auckland street". Stuff. Retrieved April 9, 2024.