Actors Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams are in talks to star in the film adaptation of Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro's novel Klara And The Sun. The film will be directed by Taika Waititi, who is best known for helming  Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok and  Thor: Love and Thunder.

Klara and the Sun narrates the story of an Artificial Friend named Klara (Ortega). Klara is bought by a mother (Adams) for her daughter Josie. However, Klara soon discovers that Josie is suffering from an illness. The story follows Klara's journey as she makes an effort to save Josie's life. In the process, Klara learns about human emotions and their complexities.

Penned by Dahvi Waller, the film is being produced by Heyday Films' David Heyman, Garrett Basch and Waititi. Ishiguro also serves as executive producer of the film.