Joey King Stars in First Trailer for Sci-Fi 'Uglies' on Netflix
Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming adaptation of Scott Westerfeld's 2005 YA sci-fi novel, "Uglies." The film, directed by McG (Joseph McGinty Nichol), stars Joey King as Tally Youngblood, along with Chase Stokes, Keith Powers, Brianne Tju, Jan Luis Castellanos, Charmin Lee, and Laverne Cox. The story is set in a futuristic society where a compulsory cosmetic surgery at age 16 erases physical differences, transforming individuals into "Pretties."
The adaptation, first announced in September 2020, has been developed with a script by Emmy-nominated writers Krista Vernoff and Vanessa Taylor. Joey King, who signed a first-look deal with Netflix in 2021, not only stars in the film but also serves as an executive producer through her production company, All The King’s Horses. The film is set to be released on Netflix on September 13, 2024.
In conjunction with the film's release, a media-tie-in paperback of the first book in the series will be available on September 17, 2024, along with a special edition audiobook narrated by Brianne Tju. The original "Uglies" novel has spawned three sequels and four spinoff novels, marking it as a significant series in the YA dystopian genre.
