Jenna Ortega Takes on AI Role in Taika Waititi's Klara Adaptation

WHO:

Deadline - Jenna Ortega stars in the film adaptation of "Klara and the Sun."

Deadline - Amy Adams is also part of the cast.

Deadline - The film is directed by Taika Waititi, an Oscar winner known for "Jojo Rabbit."

Coming Soon - The film is based on a novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, a Nobel Prize-winning author.

WHAT:

Deadline - The official trailer for "Klara and the Sun" has been released.

Coming Soon - Jenna Ortega plays the role of an artificial being in the film.

WHERE:

Deadline - The film is produced by Sony 3000 Pictures and Spyglass Media.

WHEN:

Deadline - The film adaptation is set to be released in 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - The adaptation aims to introduce audiences to the themes presented in Ishiguro's bestselling novel.

HOW:

Deadline - The film is written and directed by Taika Waititi, utilizing his unique storytelling style.

(UPDATED June 22, 2026 20:04 UTC)

The official trailer for the film adaptation of "Klara and the Sun," directed by Oscar winner Taika Waititi, has just been released, featuring Jenna Ortega in the role of an artificial being. Amy Adams also stars in this adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's bestselling novel, which aims to introduce audiences to its thought-provoking themes. Set to be released in 2026, the film is produced by Sony 3000 Pictures and Spyglass Media.