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Ortega's Robot: Love, Loss, and AI
21 Jun
Summary
- Jenna Ortega stars as Klara, a curious android.
- The film is set in a retro future without the internet.
- Klara and the Sun premieres on October 23, 2026.
Taika Waititi's "Klara and the Sun," an adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, is set to premiere on October 23, 2026. The film features Jenna Ortega as Klara, an Artificial Friend designed to comfort an ill child named Josie, portrayed by Mia Tharia. The narrative unfolds in a distinctive retro-futuristic setting where the internet has vanished, with a visual style reminiscent of the 1960s.
Ortega departs from her typical darker roles to play Klara, a hopeful, childlike android exploring humanity with wonder. The story delves into weighty themes such as programmed love, artificial companionship, and the nature of human sacrifice and pain. Waititi's vision subtly suggests a past societal breakdown leading to the loss of advanced technology.
Amy Adams plays Josie's mother, who acquires Klara. Natasha Lyonne and Steve Buscemi also join the cast. Waititi noted the challenge of adapting Ishiguro's novel, particularly its exploration of loneliness and the essence of being human.
