Joey King Wants To Be ‘Pretty’ in ‘Uglies’ Trailer

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“All my life, I wanted to be pretty. I thought it would change everything.”

Netflix has just released the trailer for the 2024 sci-fi movie “Uglies,” set in a futuristic society obsessed with beauty. In this world, everyone undergoes a mandatory cosmetic procedure at the age of sixteen. Joey King, who was last seen in the Netflix romantic-comedy “A Family Affair,” stars as Tally, a young girl eagerly awaiting her turn to become ‘pretty’.

However, things take a dark turn when one of Tally’s close friends, who has undergone the operation, starts behaving strangely. This anomaly prompts Tally to question the world she once idolized. Her life is further upended when a rebel friend introduces her to a new community that challenges the societal norms.

Directed by McG, known for “Charlie’s Angels” and “The Babysitter: Killer Queen,” “Uglies” is an adaptation of the popular book by American author Scott Westerfeld. The film also boasts a talented supporting cast, including Chase Stokes, Keith Powers, Brianne Tju, and Laverne Cox.

The 2 minute 45 second trailer paints “Uglies” as an intriguing sci-fi thriller. Despite the compelling storyline, some of the special effects glimpsed in the trailer appear less than impressive. Nevertheless, the film’s premise promises to offer an entertaining dystopian title to fans.

“Uglies” will be available on Netflix on September 13. Watch the trailer on YouTube, it also embedded below.