While it might seem like Taika Waititi has a lot on his plate, the director/writer/actor has found another new project. Deadline reported today that Waititi is in negotiations to direct an adaptation of Klara and the Sun. Read on to find out what we know so far.
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The Klara and the Sun adaptation is already in early development from Sony’s 3000 pictures. David Heyman is producing the project for Heyday Films. Heyman has producer credits for the Paddington films as well as the Harry Potter film franchise. Additionally, Dahvi Waller will write the original draft of the screenplay, and author Kazuo Ishiguro is on board as an executive producer.
Klara and the Sun is Ishiguro’s eighth novel, initially published in 2021. It follows a robot named Klara, a solar-powered “Artificial Friend” built to keep humans from getting lonely. When a sickly child named Josie chooses Klara as her companion, the two grow close as they make their way in the world. The novel was longlisted for the 2021 Booker Prize and the 2022 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. It also appeared on best books of 2021 lists in The Washington Post and The Times.
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As for Waititi, he’s definitely busy. His feature film Next Goal Wins starring Michael Fassbender, comes out on November 17. Season 2 of Our Flag Means Death is also imminent, although there isn’t a specific release date yet. Additional upcoming projects include a new Star Wars movie, a Time Bandits series and an adaptation of the novel Interior Chinatown.
How excited are you to see Waititi take on Klara and the Sun? Who do you think should play Klara? Let us know below, and stay tuned for more news!
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