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Klara and the Sun

2026

An Artificial Friend named Klara finds a deep bond with a troubled young girl, bringing light and hope to a grieving family through her unwavering devotion and innocent wonder.

Aran Murphy

Cast · Known for Youth, Klara and the Sun

Aran Murphy (born 12 July 2007) is an actor, known for Klara and the Sun (2026), Lola (2022) and War (2025). He is the youngest son of Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy.

Davida McKenzie

Cast · Known for Klara and the Sun, Leviticus

Davida McKenzie is a blossoming young actress from Aotearoa, New Zealand. Davida has been acting from as early on as 9 years old and was brought up in a multi generational creative Kiwi family. She has worked with directors such as Taika Waititi, Jane Campion, James Ashcroft and has collaborated with actors such as Kiera Knightley, Jenna Ortega, Lily Rose-Depp and Joseph Zada. She is known for her roles in films such as Leviticus (2026), Klara & The Sun (2026), Silent Night (2021) and The Speedway Murders (2024).

Keara Barnes

Keara Barnes is a multiple award-winning actor/writer/producer/director from Vancouver, B.C. She holds a BFA in Theatre from The University of Victoria and studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Over the past 10+ years as a professional performer, she has amassed 50+ performing credits in theatre, film and voiceover. Keara is the Artistic Director of Standing Room Only Theatre, through which she has created and performed two one-woman shows, Almost a Stepmom and Traveltheatrics, which have both toured across Western Canada to critical acclaim, sold-out runs, and media coverage by Global TV, CBC and The Vancouver Sun. As an independent filmmaker, Keara is the writer/producer of multiple short films, and as a voice over artist, Keara has voiced numerous characters on over a dozen voice over projects. Keara is also an Artistic Associate at the Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival and is an avid horror fan.

Kara Luiz

Kara Luiz is an actress, improvisor and host. She has appeared in many commercials for brands such as MCDONALD'S, DOS EQUIS, CONVERSE, DISCOVER, JEEP, SPRINT, COX CABLE, GENERAL ELECTRIC, RAM, DISH NETWORK and a handful of others. A few highlights from her theatrical appearances include HACKS, AMERICAN CRIME STORY, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, THE BIG BANG THEORY, and CRIMINAL MINDS as well as series regular roles on MTV’s JERKS WITH CAMERAS and DISASTER DATE. She can also be seen on the big screen (aka Amazon) as the lead in the horror comedy THE NIGHT WATCHMEN or in the upcoming EMILY THE CRIMINAL with Aubrey Plaza. Kara is a graduate of THE GROUNDLINGS and UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE and regularly performed at UCB (may God rest Sunset's sweet soul) with her improv team, SOME KINDA MONSTER. As a host, she’s recently worked with FUNNYORDIE, Vin De Bona's WHAT THE FAMILY. and AWESTRUCK as a "comedic personality" on over 20 episodes of the series MOM TESTED.

Alwara Höfels

Alwara Höfels is a German actress. Alwara Höfels is the daughter of the acting couple Klara Höfels and Michael Greiling. From 2002 to 2007, she studied acting at the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts in Berlin. In 2007, she made her feature film debut in the comedy *Keinohrhasen* by Til Schweiger, playing the role of Miriam. This was followed by lead and supporting roles in various television and film productions.

Cobus Visser

Cobus Visser was a South African actor, voice artist and translator who has acted in numerous theatre productions, feature films and television series. He was born in 1949 and completed his school career in Upington in the Northern Cape. He completed his drama training at the University of Pretoria and was a member of Performing Arts Councils in Bloemfontein and Pretoria in the 1970s. In 1976 he joined the SABC as a freelance translator, sync translator, dubbing director and actor. During these years he attended master classes in Los Angeles at the renowned Lee Strasberg Method School of Acting on several occasions with actors such as Al Pacino and Shelly Winters as guest lecturers. Several study tours followed in places like England and Germany, the latter under the guidance of friend and teacher Professor Wolfgang von Stas, who was attached to the University of Koblenz and later Saarbrücken. Stage highlights since 1975 include The Rainmaker, Bobaas van de Boendoe (André P Brink), Hamlet, Plaston DNS child (P.G. du Plessis) and many more. He also acted in films such as Die Square, Fiela se Kind, Die Storie van Klara Viljee, Promised Land, Oh Schuks ... I'm Gatvol!, Vaatjie Sien sy Gat, Hond se Dinges, Stoute Boudjies, Platteland, Die Ballade van Robbie de Wee, Agent 2000: Die Laksman and Die Rebellie van Lafras Verwey. Cobus acted in numerous television series, including Die Avonture van Joachim Verwey, Onder Draai die Duiwel Rond, Die Vierde Kabinet, Sterk Skemer, Amalia, Dryfsand, Die Uwe Pottie Potgieter, Moeggeploeg, Molly & Wors, Vetkoek Paleis, Swartwater, The Docket and Huis Lelieveld. He also acted in a number of soap operas including Generations, 7de Laan, Villa Rosa, Egoli: Place of Gold, Ashes to Ashes and Binnelanders. He spent several years as a writer for soapies such as Egoli and Villa Rosa. Cobus was also known for his vocal work on numerous soundtracks, and did a lot of translation work for television programs and films, mostly from English and German to Afrikaans. He died on Monday 28 October, 2019, of heart failure. He was 70.

Sönke Möhring

Sönke Möhring was born on October 12, 1972 in Unna, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor, known for Inglourious Basterds (2009), The Impossible (2012) and Alles Klara (2012).

Katharina Stark

Katharina Stark (* September 26, 1998 in Fellheim) is a German actress. She appeared in the short films Superheroes (director: Volker Petters; 2016), Mimikry (lead role of "Lara"; director: Anika Mätzke; 2017) and Take me to the land of Jihad (lead role of "Samra"; director: Philipp Dettmer). On television, she appeared in the ZDF episode Inga Lindström - Schlaflos in Stockholm as "Lissi" (director: Matthias Kiefersauer; episode 65; 2016) and in Lieblingsgeschwister as "Klara" (director: Agnes Hertwig; 2016). She became known for her role as "Similde" in the fantasy film King Laurin. From 2018 to 2022, she completed her acting training at the Otto Falckenberg School in Munich. In December 2023, Stark was named one of the ten European Shooting Stars of 2024 by European Film Promotion. In May 2024, she became a member of the European Film Academy.

Ryszard Zatorski

Director · Known for L for Love, Na dobre i na złe

Born in 1955. He graduated from the Directing Department of the National Film School in Łódź. He studied Russian Philology at the University of Warsaw. Director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He began his film career working on the set of "Vabank" (1981). As an actor, he has appeared in films such as "The Issa Valley" and "The Lady with the Wet Head." He first directed the children's television series "Kacperek" (1985). He made his feature film debut with "Nobody's Guilty," for which he also wrote the screenplay (1986). He is the author of the screenplays for "Hunter: The Last Battle," the TV series "Mothers, Wives, and Lovers," "For Better or for Worse," the film "Kiler-ów 2-óch," and the series "M jak miłość," "Klasa na górach," and "Kryminalni."

Kara Tointon

​At the tender age of 7 Kara began her acting career. She attended speech and drama lessons at school and she also took part in LAMDA examinations, entering local musical festivals doing poetry recital. Her first proper acting experience came when she played the part of Birgita in The Sound of Music at the Cliffs Pavillion. Shortly after that her first paid job was as one of the children in the pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Her first appearance on television was as an extra in Eastenders. She is also highly trained in dance, specializing in Aerobics, Ballet, Bass-Baritone, Cabaret Singing, Choreography, Contemporary, Jazz and Tap. In her spare time she enjoys painting, swimming and skiing. She is a girl with endless talents.

Kara Petersen

Kara Petersen is a stunt performer and actress known for Jurassic World (2015), Barbie (2023) and The Hunger Games (2012).

Rita Kara

Rita Kara is an Australian born actress of Armenian heritage. She recently appeared in Season 2 of the hilarious award winning series Colin from Accounts, and played the wife in Ed Sheeran's music video "Amazing". Rita is also a talented fine artist and graphic designer. This gave her the opportunity to work in Bali as Art Director on the Swiss-German feature film, Lost in Paradise: Luchsinger and the Gods where she managed all aspects of wardrobe, props and set design.

Alıkara

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A mysterious corpse draws Chief Inspector Deniz and Psychologist Işık into a grueling struggle. As the investigation deepens, long-hidden traumas from the past come to light, and the hunt for an anonymous killer begins…

Natalya Negoda

Natalya Negoda was born in Moscow in the creative family of director Tamara Pavlyuchenko and actor of the Moscow Young Generation Theater Igor Negoda, which determined their daughter's addiction to theater and cinema. After graduating from school, Natalya Negoda entered the studio school of the Moscow Art Theatre, which she graduated in 1986. In 1987, Natalya Negoda first appeared in a full-length film — in the drama by Yuri Kara "Tomorrow Was the War." In 1988, the world saw the picture of Vasily Pichul “Little Vera”, in which Negoda played a major role. This work brought world fame to the Soviet actress, she received the Nika Award for Best Actress and was also awarded the Silver Hugo Award at the Chicago International Film Festival. In the early 1990's, Natalya emigrated to the United States, where she continued to work as an actress. In 2009, after a long acting career break, she starred in Alexei Mizgiryov's film “Tambourine, Drum,” for which she received prizes from the Russian Guild of Film Critics and the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actress.

Mamitha Baiju

Cast · Known for Vishwanath & Sons

Mamitha Baiju (born June 22, 2001) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films. She made her acting debut in the comedy-drama *Sarvopari Palakkaran* (2017) and played supporting roles in the psychological thriller *Varathan* (2018) and the cybercrime drama *Operation Java* (2021). She received the Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress for the sports drama *Kho Kho* (2021), on which she also worked as an assistant director, followed by roles in *Super Sharanya* (2022) and *Pranaya Vilasam* (2023). In 2024, Baiju played Reenu in the romantic comedy *Premalu* and made her Tamil cinema debut in *Rebel*. Her subsequent credits include *Dude* (2025), *Jana Nayagan* (2026), *Kara* (2026), *Vishwanath & Sons* (2026), and *Bethlehem Kudumba Unit* (2026).

Ella A. Thomas

Ella A. Thomas is an international dramatic actress who commands the screen with a statuesque elegance and a magnetic, multi-layered depth. Known for bringing a cosmopolitan sophistication to high-stakes narratives, she has established a distinguished profile across prestige studio features, independent cinema, and premium cable dramas.On the big screen, Thomas’s commanding presence anchors high-profile, auteur-driven projects. She appeared opposite Amy Adams in Marielle Heller’s Searchlight Pictures feature Nightbitch, which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival. Her film footprint also includes starring as Sarah Magee opposite Garrett Hedlund in the Lionsgate thriller Desperation Road, portraying the iconic author and playwright Lorraine Hansberry in the biopic Nina alongside Zoe Saldaña, and appearing in the Touchstone/Disney sci-fi thriller Surrogates opposite Bruce Willis. Thomas’s television career is defined by recurring, high-impact roles in premium spaces. She delivered a standout recurring arc as Kara Cooley on HBO’s hit series Ballers opposite Dwayne Johnson, and brought sharp dramatic tension to Antoine Fuqua’s high-octane series Ice as Lala Agabaria. Her prominent multi-episode and recurring credits also include portraying Detective Isabel Knight alongside Kyra Sedgwick in ABC’s Ten Days in the Valley, a key recurring arc on Season 4 of ABC’s Mistresses, and her memorable role as Jada Khaled on CBS’s NCIS: Los Angeles. Born in Asmara, Eritrea, to an Eritrean mother and an American Air Force officer, Thomas’s upbringing across Germany and the United States gifted her with an innate cultural fluidity and a deep global perspective. Fluent in both English and German, she seamlessly translates this worldly background into her roles, making her an elite asset for the expanding landscape of international co-productions and prestige dramatic storytelling.

Valorie Curry

Cast · Known for The Boys

Valorie Mae Curry (born February 12, 1986) is an American actress. Her roles include the series Veronica Mars and the films The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 and Blair Witch. She starred on Fox's The Following and the PlayStation 3 tech demo Kara as the titular character, a role she reprised in the video game Detroit: Become Human.

Avaah Blackwell

A powerful on screen presence, Avaah Blackwell consistently breaks new ground for women in film. Playing strong female leads, as well as being cast against gender (Ray - Rebel Without a Cause, Banquo - Macbeth, Sargeant Valant - A Soldier’s Farewell), Miss Blackwell is a testament to the leading edge product that gender neutral casting provides. A highly trained martial artist, and daughter of two Canadian Military personnel,  Avaah infuses her approach with a unique physical, and mental discipline. Merging this with her experience as a runway model  (Versace, Giorgio Armani, Toronto Fashion Week, Fashion Art Toronto), Events Director (ACTRA Studio District Film Party TIFF 2015,  HangLoose Media), Makeup Artist (Holt Renfrew, Nars, YSL, Shu Uemura, Laura Mercier, Prague Shakespeare Festival) and Casting Director/Associate ( Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol, Missing- ABC TV Series, I’m On It) Miss Blackwell offers a rare and valuable skillset to each project she commits to. Internationally trained, (Prague Film School, Dr. Sydney Berger, Nancy Bishop CSA, et al) Avaah’s performances have enchanted audiences across Europe (Cannes Film Festival, The Bear Theatre Company), Asia (Pi Fan) and North America (New York City International Film Festival, Calgary International Film Festival, Golden Panda, Studio 35 Festival, et al). Unexpectedly funny, Miss Blackwell’s comedic performance in the Winnipeg Fringe Festival earned her a nod of recognition from CBC. Avaah’s love for improv and standup comedy allows her amiable personality to shine both on and off camera. Currently in pre production for an exciting new Female MMA Feature Film entitled “Excelsis”, Avaah is studying under Steve Wilsher (Havoc Stunts), Kara Wooten P.H.D et al at the Academy of Dramatic Combat. Adjudicated and passed into the advanced program by John Stead, Miss Blackwell is excited to  sharpen her existing skills in Rapier and Dagger, Broad Sword, Small Sword, Quarterstaff, Unarmed Combat, and Safety for Combat Rehearsal and Execution.   Miss Blackwell’s experience as a Rotary Youth Ambassador (Sassenheim, The Netherlands) and upbringing in a military family has instilled in her a strong sense of service above self.  Avaah has a strong affinity for humanitarian efforts, especially those involving youth, seniors, veterans, gender equality, animals and the environment. Always eager to contribute, Miss Blackwell recently co-hosted and helped in organizing Rotaract Toronto’s Annual Fundraiser at the National Club, which raised over $7500.00 for Sketch Toronto.

Katee Sackhoff

Cast · Known for The Mandalorian, Battlestar Galactica, LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian

Katee Sackhoff (born April 8, 1980) is an American actress. She is known for playing Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace on the Sci Fi Channel's television program Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009), Niko Breckenridge on the Netflix series Another Life (2019–2021), Victoria "Vic" Moretti on the A&E / Netflix series Longmire and Bo-Katan Kryze on the Disney+ series The Mandalorian (2020-present). She also provided the voice for Kryze in Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2012–2020) and Star Wars Rebels (2017), as well as the voice of Bitch Pudding on Robot Chicken (2005–present). She was nominated for four Saturn Awards for her work on Battlestar Galactica and won the award for Best Supporting Actress on Television in 2005. Description above from the Wikipedia article Katee Sackhoff, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Luke Cook

Luke Cook is an Australian actor, director, and writer best known for his role as Lucifer Morningstar in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Born on December 19, 1986, in Sydney, Australia, Cook is the youngest of five children and grew up in a religious household, with his father serving as a church minister. He discovered his passion for acting in grade school and later moved to Los Angeles at age 22 to pursue his career. Cook’s breakout role came in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, where his charismatic portrayal of Lucifer earned him widespread recognition. He has also appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Dollface, Dynasty, Modern Family, and Katy Keene. His stage work includes performing alongside Al Pacino and Judith Light in Dotson Rader’s God Looked Away. Outside of acting, Cook is known for his comedic social media presence and philanthropic efforts, including fundraising for hospitals in Sierra Leone and supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He married Kara Wilson in 2020, and they have three children together. Standing at 6′ 5¼″, Cook continues to build a diverse career across television, film, and theater.

Mitsuki Saiga

Cast · Known for Inazuma Eleven, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, To Your Eternity

Mitsuki Saiga is a Japanese voice actress. Due to her masculine voice she is mostly typecast to voice manly women or male characters. Her major roles include Tsukasa in .hack, Maria Ross in Fullmetal Alchemist, MakubeX in GetBackers, Wolfram von Bielefeld in Kyo Kara Maoh! Chie in My-Hime / My-Otome, Teito Klein in 07-Ghost and Jing in Jing: King of Bandits. She is noted for having a deep voice that is used to portray male or masculine female characters. She won a Best Supporting Actress Award at the 2nd Seiyu Awards for her work in Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture, Gurren Lagann and Toward the Terra. She also won the Overseas Fan Award at the 4th Seiyu Awards for her portrayals of Wolfram in Kyo Kara Maoh! and Souji Okita in Peacemaker Kurogane. As the band Mitsuki Saiga feat. Just, she released several albums and singles that have charted on Oricon. Source: Wikipedia Makoto Satou is an alias of Saiga Mitsuki for adult games and anime.

Kara Wang

Cast · Known for Top Gun: Maverick

Kara Wang is a Chinese-American actress born in Los Angeles and raised in the suburbs of Southern California. She can be seen recurring on Freeform's Good Trouble and Amazon's Goliath. She plays Lt. Callie 'Halo' Bassett in the highly praised sequel Top Gun: Maverick (2022).

Kiara Advani

Cast · Known for Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups

Kiara Advani (born Alia Advani on July 31, 1991) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi cinema and has also appeared in Telugu-language films. She made her acting debut in the Hindi comedy *Fugly* (2014), which earned her a Screen Award nomination for Best Female Debut. Her first major commercial breakthrough arrived two years later portraying Sakshi Rawat in the highly successful sports biopic *M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story* (2016). In 2018, she made her Telugu-film debut as Vasumathi in the political action film *Bharat Ane Nenu*, opposite Mahesh Babu. That same year, she garnered immense critical appreciation for her performance in the Netflix anthology film *Lust Stories* (2018), which showcased her acting versatility and significantly boosted her prominence. In 2019, she starred as Preeti in the romantic drama *Kabir Singh*, and appeared in the comedy film *Good Newwz*, for which she won the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress. She further solidified her position as a bankable leading lady with critically acclaimed and commercially successful roles, portraying Dimple Cheema in the war biopic *Shershaah* (2021) and Katha in the romantic drama *Satyaprem Ki Katha* (2023). Both performances earned her nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.