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.
In 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.
[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.
[10] Principal photography began in January 2024 under the working title Tears and Rain, with scenes being shot at Silverlight Studios in Wānaka.