Netflix has released the official trailer, poster, and photos for Uglies, which will be available on the streaming service on September 13, 2024. The film is based on the book by Scott Westerfield.
In a futuristic world that imposes 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.
A special media-tie-in paperback of the first book in Scott Westerfeld’s New York Times bestselling and award-winning Uglies series will be available on September 17, 2024, as well as a special edition audiobook, performed by Brianne Tju, one of the stars of the upcoming movie.
Directed by McG, the movie stars Joey King, Keith Powers, Chase Stokes, Brianne Tju, Jan Luis Castellanos, Charmin Lee, and Laverne Cox.
Jacob Forman, Vanessa Taylor, and Whit Anderson wrote the screenplay. The producers include John Davis, Jordan Davis, Robyn Meisinger, McG, and Mary Viola. Joey King, Jamie King, Scott Westerfeld, John Fox, and Jenny Hink are the executive producers.
The novel is officially described as follows: “A young girl begins to question her picture-perfect world in this first installment of Scott Westerfeld’s New York Times bestselling and award-winning Uglies series—a global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend.
“Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can’t wait. In just a few weeks, she’ll have the operation that will turn her from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty. And as a pretty, she’ll be catapulted into a high-tech paradise where her only job is to have fun.
“But Tally’s new friend Shay isn’t sure she wants to become a pretty. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of her world—and it isn’t very pretty.
“The authorities offer Tally a choice: find her friend and turn her in, or always be an ugly. Tally’s decision leads her on a journey of self-discovery and first love—but it’s the seeds of rebellion that will change her life and her world forever.”
Watch the official trailer here and scroll down to view the poster.
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to provide the latest news on streaming, movies, and TV shows. He previously created the websites ComingSoon, SuperHeroHype, and ShockTillYouDrop.