Sony Pictures has unveiled the first trailer for the dystopian science-fiction drama «Klara and the Sun», starring Jenna Ortega in the lead role. This time, the «Wednesday» star takes on a completely different character – portraying an android companion named Klara.

The film is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro. Set in the near future, the story follows Klara, an «Artificial Friend» designed to help children and teenagers cope with loneliness.

Klara becomes the companion of a seriously ill young girl named Josie. As their relationship deepens, a unique bond develops between them, and Klara becomes not only a friend but also an important source of support as Josie learns to better understand her mother and the world around her.

Alongside Jenna Ortega, the dystopian drama features Amy Adams, Mia Tharia, Natasha Lyonne, Steve Buscemi, Simon Baker, and several other acclaimed actors. The film is directed by Academy Award winner Taika Waititi, known for «Jojo Rabbit», «Thor: Ragnarok», and «What we do in the shadows».

The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on 23 October 2026.

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A spectacular premiere of the second season of «Wednesday» — one of Netflix’s biggest hits — took place in the capital of the United Kingdom, London. The main cast appeared on the purple carpet at Central Hall Westminster, showcasing stylish looks in the dark aesthetic of the series.

Naturally, the star of the evening was 22-year-old Jenna Ortega, who plays the lead role of Wednesday Addams. She chose a semi-transparent gown with a burnt-edge effect and a mermaid silhouette, emphasizing her gothic charm.

 

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Catherine Zeta-Jones, who portrays Morticia Addams, captivated the public with an elegant black dress featuring an open back, a high collar, and a daring slit. Her look was completed with understated makeup, a sleek bun, and clear heels. Interestingly, Catherine was accompanied by her charming niece Ava.

 

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Also in attendance was 79-year-old Joanna Lumley, who plays Grandmama Frump — she opted for a refined look with a decorated cape. Meanwhile, 28-year-old Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay) stunned in a knitted dress paired with lace stockings reminiscent of Alexander McQueen’s style.

 

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The «Wednesday» series follows the daughter of the Addams family — a charismatic teenage girl with supernatural powers who enrolls at Nevermore Academy, a school for outcasts with extraordinary abilities. In the first season, the heroine investigated a series of mysterious events and discovered her gift of clairvoyance.

 

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The second season is set to premiere on August 6, 2025 — more than two years after the release of the first season. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has already confirmed a third season and announced a spin-off in development.

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American actress Jenna Ortega graces the cover of the latest Harper’s Bazaar issue, starring in a stylish photoshoot. The 22-year-old star, who rose to fame following her role as Wednesday, confessed that the overwhelming success of the series brought her not only massive popularity but also significant pressure and emotional struggle.

In the interview, the actress shared that ever since she «woke up famous» – as «Wednesday» became the most-watched English-language show in Netflix history with 252.1 million views – every word and action of hers became subject to public scrutiny, and not all the commentary was kind. This left Jenna feeling unhappy.

«To be honest, after the show and trying to make sense of everything, I was an unhappy person. Popularity and constant attention are scary for someone who is naturally quite introverted», the star remarked.

She added that she became a prisoner of the schoolgirl image, which prevented her from being taken seriously and limited her opportunities:

«I feel like I’m stuck in a school uniform. I’ll be playing a schoolgirl on that show for years, but I’m already a young woman».

Now, Ortega is determined to prove her versatility and is actively choosing roles in independent projects that are «more mature, bolder, and unconventional»:

«I’m very grateful to my audience for their love. And I want to be able to give that love back. But I also want to do things that creatively fulfill me. So I need to find a balance between making films that might interest them and making films that interest me».

At the same time, Jenna acknowledged some undeniable positives from the project – she learned to play the cello and her taste evolved.

«I definitely feel like my taste has become more gothic than it used to be. I’ve always been drawn to darker things, but I was a Disney kid, where everything was bubbles, kindness, and sugary sweetness», the young film star noted.

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Recently in New York, the premiere of the psychological thriller «The Last Tomorrow» took place, with Jenna Ortega playing one of the leading roles.

For the event, the «Wednesday» star chose a recognizable outfit once worn by Sarah Jessica Parker’s character Carrie Bradshaw in the series «Sex and the City». The 22-year-old posed on the red carpet in a vintage newspaper print dress with a draped neckline by John Galliano from the Fall-Winter 2000 collection for Dior.

 

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The same dress can be seen on Sarah Jessica Parker in the 17th episode of the third season of one of the most iconic series of the 2000s.

 

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Who wore it better?

 

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The premiere of «The Last Tomorrow» is scheduled for May 16, 2025. The plot centers on a musician suffering from insomnia who meets a mysterious girl that draws him into a dangerous whirlwind of events.

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