Yahoo Movies Jenna Ortega's new movie Klara and the Sun casts Natasha Lyonne
Klara and the Sun, the upcoming film starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, has added another star to its roster, with Poker Face's Natasha Lyonne joining the cast.
Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2021 novel follows the titular character (Ortega), a solar-powered AF (Artificial Friend), who is chosen by the sickly Josie (Mia Tharia) to be her companion.
“This is the story of Klara's quest to save Josie and those who love her from heartbreak and how in the process Klara learns the power of human love,” adds the synopsis.
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The film already boasts a formidable cast, and now Deadline has reported that Lyonne has joined the list as the Shopkeeper, with Simon Baker also being cast as Josie’s father. In addition to Ortega, Adams and Tharia, Aran Murphy was previously cast as Rick.
The screenplay is being handled by Dahvi Waller, with Waititi producing alongside David Heyman. Despite being without a release date, Klara and the Sun is expected to release at the tail end of 2024, with production reportedly beginning last month.
Whilst fans will have to wait for Klara and the Sun, Ortega can currently be seen alongside Martin Freeman in Miller’s Girl, which sees her play a talented young writer who becomes “entangled” in an “increasingly complex web” after journeying on a creative odyssey.
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“As lines blur and their lives intertwine, professor and protégé must confront their darkest selves while straining to preserve their individual sense of purpose and the things they hold most dear,” reads the logline.
Despite its intriguing premise, the film has panned thus far, with its 25% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes marking the lowest score in Ortega’s career to date. Several critics have noted the film’s uneven screenplay, veering from immaturity to unintentional camp.
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