Klara and the Sun (film)
Upcoming film by Taika Waititi
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Klara and the Sun is an upcoming dystopian science fiction film directed by Taika Waititi and written by Waititi and Dahvi Waller, based on Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel of the same name.[1] It stars Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Mia Tharia, Aran Murphy, Steve Buscemi, and Natasha Lyonne.
- Taika Waititi
- Dahvi Waller
- David Heyman
- Garrett Basch
- Taika Waititi
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| Directed by | Taika Waititi |
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| Based on | Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro |
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| Cinematography | Mike Berlucchi |
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| Music by | Michael Giacchino |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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| Language | English |
Klara and the Sun is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 23, 2026, by Sony Pictures Releasing.
Premise
In a dystopian future where technological advances in genetic engineering have divided humans into strict, isolated social classes, an obsolete companion android named Klara tries to bond with Josie, a sick girl for whom she was purchased.
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 Store Manager
- Steve Buscemi
- Rachel House as Melania, Chrissie's housekeeper
- Harry Greenwood
- Sophia Bryant-Taukiri as Sal, Josie's older sister
Simon Baker was cast as Paul, Josie's father but his scenes were cut from the film.[2]
Production
In July 2020, Sony's 3000 Pictures acquired the screen rights to Kazuo Ishiguro's novel Klara and the Sun,[3] with David Heyman attached to produce for his company Heyday Films.[4] On March 12, 2021, Dahvi Waller was set to write the script, with Ishiguro set to serve as an executive producer.[5][6] In May 2023, Taika Waititi entered negotiations to direct and produce the film.[7]
In January 2024, Waititi was confirmed to direct the film, and Jenna Ortega was in talks to star in the lead role.[8] 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.[9][10][11] In August 2024, it was revealed that Steve Buscemi was a part of the cast.[12]
Principal photography began in January 2024 under the working title Tears and Rain, with scenes being shot at Silverlight Studios in Wānaka.[13][14] Production occurred in Auckland in early April.[15] Adam Gough and Tom Eagles edited the film.[16]
Music
In June 2026, it was announced that Michael Giacchino would provide the film's score, marking his fourth collaboration with director Waititi after Jojo Rabbit (2019), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), and Next Goal Wins (2023).[17]
Release
Klara and the Sun is scheduled to be released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing, through its Columbia Pictures label, on October 23, 2026.[18]