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Uglies is an upcoming American science fiction action film directed by McG and written by Jacob Forman, Vanessa Taylor, and Whit Anderson.[1] The film stars Joey King in the lead role. Based on the novel Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, the plot centers around a future post-apocalyptic dystopian society.

Uglies is scheduled to be released on Netflix on September 13, 2024.

Cast

Production

In 2006, a feature film adaptation of Uglies was announced to be in development when 20th Century Fox purchased the film rights to the novel, with John Davis attached to the project.[2] In September 2020, the project re-entered development with Joey King signing on to star in the lead role as Tally Youngblood. King signed onto the project, after previously being a fan of the Uglies novels.[3][4]

McG signed on to direct, while Krista Vernoff was hired to write the script. John Davis, Jordan Davis, Robyn Meisinger, Dan Spilo, McG, and Mary Viola produced. The project is a joint-venture production between Davis Entertainment Company, Anonymous Content, Industry Entertainment, and Wonderland Sound and Vision.[5][6] Later that year, Keith Powers, Brianne Tju, Chase Stokes, and Laverne Cox joined the supporting cast.[3][4] In February 2022, King revealed that production had already finished, and had taken place in Atlanta, Georgia in December of 2021.[7]

Release

Uglies is scheduled to be released on Netflix on September 13, 2024.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Uglies". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  2. ^ Fleming, Micheal (June 26, 2006). "Sitting Pretty". Daily Variety.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (October 18, 2019). "Netflix's Joey King Fantasy Pic 'Uglies' Adds Keith Powers, Brianne Tju & Chase Stokes". Deadline. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (December 2, 2021). "Laverne Cox Joins McG's Netflix Fantasy Film 'Uglies'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  5. ^ Kroll, Justin (September 29, 2020). "Joey King To Star And Exec Produce Netflix's Adaptation of 'Uglies' With McG Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  6. ^ El-Mahmoud, Sarah (October 4, 2020). "Why Now Is The Right Time For Scott Westerfeld's YA Classic Uglies To Come To Netflix". CinemaBlend. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  7. ^ El-Mahmoud, Sarah (February 15, 2022). "Joey King Has An Exciting Update About Adapting The YA Bestseller Uglies For Netflix". Cinema Blend. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  8. ^ Sarrubba, Stefania (July 15, 2024). "Joey King's new movie Uglies confirms Netflix release date". Digital Spy. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
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