'Rashida Jones reveals challenges of acting alongside a robot in 'Sunny': The 'high-maintenance' co-star experience'

Entertainment | July 9, 2024, 11:43 p.m.

In the upcoming series "Sunny," Rashida Jones plays Suzie, a woman grappling with the mysterious disappearance of her family with the help of a robot named Sunny. Set in a near-future Kyoto, Japan, the dark comedy explores Suzie's strained relationships with her family and unexpected friendships with Sunny, a female robot, and other women. Jones, who leads the show and serves as an executive producer, embraces the opportunity to portray a character who is different from her usual roles, finding depth in Suzie's prickly exterior. Director Lucy Tcherniak praises Jones for balancing comedy with emotional complexity, while Jones appreciates the challenge of working alongside the high-maintenance co-star, Sunny. Through the series, Jones emphasizes the importance of female friendships in her own life and highlights the necessity of community. "Sunny" premieres on Apple TV+ on July 10, promising an intriguing blend of mystery, humor, and female empowerment.