Get Ready for the Dystopian World of "Uglies"
Get ready to meet Tally Youngblood! Fans of sci-fi dystopian novels have been eagerly waiting to see the film adaptation of the "Uglies" series on Netflix, and the wait is finally over with the release of the first official trailer! If you've never delved into the books by Scott Westerfeld, the "Uglies" saga takes place in a world where teenagers turn into 'Uglies' during a forced surgery ritual. It's not about physical flaws but instead explores the idea of a society built on the principles of sameness and how the "Uglies" decide to break free.
Starring Joey King as Tally, alongside a strong supporting cast, this trailer sets the scene for an intense coming-of-age journey. Filled with futuristic imagery, rebellious moments, and suspenseful chase scenes, it promises a fresh take on dystopian young adult narratives, complete with cool special effects and a dynamic atmosphere!
The Release Date Is Officially Confirmed!
Mark your calendars because Netflix has unveiled a premiere date! You can catch "Uglies" starting April 2023. The trailer already sparked conversation across social media - with fan speculation running rampant. And hey, fans of Joey King are just going to love seeing her lead the charge!
The “Uglies” franchise has already developed a dedicated fanbase – people have been excited about this for years. Now we’ve got the first glimpse and it feels like it’s finally coming together! What kind of "Uglies" movie does Netflix deliver, especially given that "The Maze Runner" and "Divergent" franchise’s were wildly popular.
Get the Lowdown: Here's Who Stars in "Uglies"
So, the stars are all in place! Leading the charge, we've got Joey King as Tally. Now, we already know she’s totally on point with the drama and the action from movies like "The Kissing Booth", and "The Act", but seeing her in “Uglies" with that intense gaze? Well, it just looks fantastic.
But there’s more than just Joey to get excited for! The cast list for "Uglies" also includes the amazingly talented “The Hunger Games” actress Isabelle Fuhrman! She stars as the villain, Shay. You know, a rebel who’s been doing the "Uglies" thing, but instead, decided to go against the grain - pretty epic, huh? The rest of the "Uglies" crew will include interpretations of all your favorites from the "Uglies" books!
From Page to Screen - "Uglies" Takes On a New Life
Let’s be honest – the "Uglies" novels are a force of nature, filled with intricate social commentary and action that really makes you question what’s real in our world, and what’s dystopian. The trailer for “Uglies" looks really cool, as those iconic book scenes finally jump into the big-screen!
It will be fascinating to see the film bring to life that “ugly to pretty" ritual (so, a world where everyone becomes basically identical). Now we get to see how that translates into visuals and how it's gonna make everyone feel!
"Uglies" on Netflix - Prepare for the Action!
Whether or not the film lives up to those book fans’ hopes is what the whole “Uglies” community is waiting to find out. And with the popularity of those “The Maze Runner” and “Divergent” adaptations, "Uglies" has big shoes to fill - they gotta come out swinging! The "Uglies" franchise already has a really good foundation to go from, but there’s no guarantee. It could either be awesome or totally mess things up. It all depends on what we're about to see in those big-screen "Uglies" moments. The good news? With this exciting new release, "Uglies" on Netflix looks totally fresh. And as for Joey King, she already has fans and I bet they are super excited! What do you think? Are you going to catch this new dystopian world?
