Taika Waititi Back with another quirky tale, this time based on the story of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Clara and the Sun. The first trailer for the film has been released and fans are already raving about the dystopian film starring Jenna Ortega As an “artificial friend”.
Trailer for Clara and the Sun released now
The first trailer for Clara and the Sun has been released, starring Jenna Ortega, known for her work with Tim Burton on Beetlejuice and Wednesday, as an artificial friend. With her only goal to find the perfect home and the heart of a toddler, Clara meets Josie, and a wild story begins.The trailer gives us a glimpse into a dystopian future where people can buy robots as “friends.” However, Clara’s specific model, and many models like her, were considered old and outdated. Meanwhile, the store owner played by Natasha Lyonne remains optimistic that they will soon find someone to buy them and take them home.When Clara asks the store manager how she’ll know if she’s found a family, Lyon’s character tells her, “Just remember everything you’ve learned and hopefully they’ll love you as much as a family member or the family dog.”When Josie meets Clara, she is hell-bent on buying her, even though her mother is not expecting it. Clara goes home with Josie, acting like a child, and as the trailer shares, the artificial friend is made with the intelligence of a toddler.While Waititi directed the film, he also co-wrote the screenplay with David Waller.You can watch the trailer here:
The Internet Reacts to the Clara and the Sun Trailer
After the trailer was released online, many people reacted. Many people raved about Ortega’s refreshing role as opposed to her darker, more horror-centric roles. One person reviewed the book and said: “If you haven’t read this book, please do so. It’s a wonderful experience. Powerful, inspiring, and heartfelt.”Another social media user shared, “This book destroyed me and now I have to emotionally re-prepare myself. hunched over crying in a theater seat required a Vortalex posture corrector,” while another added, “This guy’s book is a modern masterpiece and perfect for a movie.”The comments section below the trailer was filled with admiration. Another commented: “Clara and the Sun is my favorite book of all time, so I had a lot of unreasonable expectations for this movie. I put all my faith in Taika Waititi to make it happen.”On the other hand, some people weren’t impressed by the trailer. One person critically reviewed the video and wrote: “This movie feels like the tone of the entire book is wrong. While it looks interesting, it also seems to put a new spin on a book that is quiet, contemplative, and thoughtful. It’s whimsical, but it lacks what the original book offers. “
“Clara and the Sun” cast
The film stars Jenna Ortega as Klara, Amy Adams as Kris (Josie’s mother), Mia Tharia as Josie, Aran Murphy as Rick (Josie’s best friend), Steve Buscemi and Natasha Lyonne as the store manager. In addition to these talented stars, the film also stars Rachel House as Kris’s housekeeper Melania, as well as Harry Greenwood and Sophia Bryant-Taukiri.The film will be released in theaters worldwide on October 23, 2026.
