EXCLUSIVE: Joanna Sotomura On Bringing “Sunny” To Life, Working With Rashida Jones, And The Ethics Of AI
I sat down with actress Joanna Sotomura to discuss her work on the new Apple TV+ series “Sunny.” We delved into her journey of reconnecting with her Japanese roots, her experience of becoming a mother, and her thoughts on whether our technological future will be a paradise or a nightmare.
Joanna Sotomura, 37, is an American actress best known for her roles in Emma Approved, Madison County, and Everything Before Us, as well as guest-starring roles in Barry, The Good Place, and Crazy Ex-Girlfirend. In her latest role, she stars alongside Rashida Jones and Hidetoshi Nishijima in Katie Robbins' new currently running series Sunny, produced for Apple TV+ by A24. Sotomura takes on the title role as the chummy futuristic homebot Sunny, who helps Suzie (Rashida Jones) overcome her grief after losing her family in a tragic plane crash. The show is a must-watch for fans of mystery, sci-fi, dark comedy, and thrillers – I highly recommend it. Kyoto, Japan, is a character in its own right.