Joey King and Laverne Cox Star In UGLIES Trailer – On Netflix September 13

By Michelle McCue | August 8, 2024

Here’s your first look at Netflix’s UGLIES.

In a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16, Tally is eager for her turn to join the rest of society. But when a friend runs away, Tally embarks on a journey to save her that upends everything she thought she wanted.

UGLIES stars Joey King, Chase Stokes, Brianne Tju, Keith Powers, Charmin Lee, Jan Luis Castellano and Laverne Cox.

Directed by McG, watch the brand new trailer.

Uglies was first published in 2005, but King believes its power has only grown over the years. “I think it is super relevant that we’re making this now,” King said.

McG agrees, telling Tudum, “The film’s really about beauty as interior,” he said. “It’s a commentary on what we’re experiencing today, where so many people can’t just take a photograph and post it on social media. You’ve got to put it through the filter, you’ve got to edit it, you’ve got to do the thing to present this idealized version of beauty. And this is a moment to say, ‘Take a deep breath, work on your inner game, love people for who they are, and accept yourself for who you are,’ and strangely, it’s a much more fruitful way to live.”

Uglies is based on Scott Westerfeld’s 2005 novel of the same name.

See UGLIES on Netflix September 13, 2024.