Rashida Jones

2024 - 7 - 10

Rashida Jones Shines in the Quirky Robot Mystery 'Sunny'

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Discover the innovative exploration of humanity's relationship with machines in Rashida Jones' new Apple TV+ series, 'Sunny'.

Rashida Jones stars in the stylish Apple TV+ series 'Sunny', where she portrays an American woman in Kyoto embarking on a mysterious journey with her gifted robot companion. This comedy thriller not only entertains with its quirky sense of humor but also delves into the profound themes of grief and loneliness. Adapted from Colin O'Sullivan's novel, 'The Dark Manual', 'Sunny' offers a unique blend of dark comedy and mystery, showcasing Rashida Jones' powerful performance alongside her robotic co-star.

In 'Sunny', Jones explores the complex emotions of a mother navigating through depression and loss, finding solace in an unlikely partnership with a domestic robot. The series not only entertains with its dark comic mystery but also sparks conversations on artificial intelligence and the ethical considerations surrounding AI technology. Through the lens of a suspenseful storyline, 'Sunny' brings to light the positives and negatives of AI, cautioning viewers while also presenting a touch of sweetness in the narrative.

On a lighter note, Rashida Jones recently shared a magical day trip experience with her family in Nara, Japan, marveling at the spiritual depth of the artistic spaces. Furthermore, the absence of Rashida Jones as a host on Saturday Night Live has sparked curiosity, especially after her viral TikTok appearance with her former SNL colleagues Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers, and Rachel Dratch.

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'Sunny' Review: Rashida Jones And a Robot Friend Try to Solve a ... (Observer)

It's got a quirky sense of humor and an innovative exploration of humanity's relationship with machines. But 'Sunny' doesn't exactly shine. · Sign Up For Our ...

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'Sunny' Review: Rashida Jones Stars In Stylish Robot Mystery (Variety)

In the stylish Apple TV+ show, Rashida Jones stars opposite the namesake robot as a Kyoto housewife digging into the mystery of her missing husband.

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Rashida Jones on <i>Sunny</i> and Whether the Robots Truly Have ... (TIME)

Jones produced and stars in the new Apple TV+ series about an American woman in Kyoto and a robot she's gifted while grieving her family.

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'Sunny' Review: Rashida Jones Series Is a Middling Robot Mystery (IndieWire)

Adapted from Colin O'Sullivan's novel, "The Dark Manual," "Sunny" follows Rashida Jones as she gets a robot companion — who may help find her family.

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Why Hasn't Rashida Jones Ever Hosted Saturday Night Live? (Vulture)

This followed Amy Poehler posting a TikTok featuring her former SNL co-workers Meyers and Rachel Dratch alongside Jones, which went viral the same day. Jones, ...

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Rashida Jones delivers a bravura performance in 'Sunny' (The Washington Post)

A comedy thriller about robots and AI doubles as an intimate meditation on grief and loneliness.

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'Sunny' review: Rashida Jones is powerful in this dark comic mystery (Los Angeles Times)

Apple TV's "Sunny" stars Rashida Jones as a depressed mother who teams up with a domestic robot to solve the mystery of her family's disappearance.

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Rashida Jones on a Magical, Deer-Filled Day Trip From Kyoto (Condé Nast Traveler)

The actor and her family visited Nara and were impressed by the depth of spirituality in its artistic spaces.

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'Sunny' Review: Rashida Jones' New Show About AI, Robots and ... (Daily Beast)

The new Apple TV+ series “Sunny,” starring Rashida Jones, is an ambitious sci-fi mystery that tackles the AI and robot debate with surprising humor.

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AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series ... (The Associated Press)

The new Apple TV+ series 'Sunny' is both a cautionary and, at times, sweet tale about artificial intelligence. It takes place in Japan sometime in the near ...

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In 'Sunny,' Rashida Jones Lends AI Some Heart (W Magazine)

The new Apple TV+ series, out July 10, features the actress in a career-best, thrilling performance.

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