# Mia Tharia on Klara And The Sun

> Mia Tharia discusses her role in Klara And The Sun and AI's impact.
- Title: Mia Tharia on Klara And The Sun · NME | Shortify
- Summary: Mia Tharia discusses her role in Klara And The Sun and AI's impact. Mia Tharia, 21, plays Josie in Klara And The Sun, a film about AI and humanity.
- Keywords: mia tharia, klara and the sun, jenna ortega, taika waititi, amy adams, apple tv, disavowed, robotic friend, sulky teen, music, culture, Mia
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/features/film-interviews/mia-tharia-interview-klara-sun-disavowed-jenna-ortega-3973253
- Published: 2026-10-15T15:28:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mia tharia, klara and the sun, jenna ortega, taika waititi, amy adams, apple tv, disavowed, ai, robotic friend, sulky teen, music, culture
## Mia Tharia's role
Mia Tharia, 21, plays Josie in Klara And The Sun, a film about AI and humanity.
## Klara And The Sun details
Klara And The Sun is an adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel, directed by Taika Waititi.
## Mia Tharia's background
Mia Tharia grew up mixed race in south London and describes herself as shy and socially awkward.
## Imaginary friends
Mia Tharia had many imaginary friends, including a robot named Jumper.
## Early career
Mia Tharia started auditioning for roles at age 12 and has a career plan since age nine.
## Klara And The Sun character
Josie is a 'liquid teenager' with androgynous traits who lives in her head.
## Filming in New Zealand
Mia Tharia filmed Klara And The Sun in New Zealand with Taika Waititi.
## AI and humanity
Mia Tharia says Klara And The Sun explores humanity amid AI's growing influence.
## Upcoming projects
Mia Tharia is filming Apple TV's spy drama Disavowed and will not attend London Film Festival.
## Key takeaway

Mia Tharia, 21, plays Josie in Klara And The Sun, a film about AI and humanity.