Netflix made some changes to Scott Westerfeld's Uglies book that would make the threequel, Specials, far harder to adapt into a faithful movie.

In the dystopian world of Uglies, appearance is everything – which is why star Joey King knew that now was the perfect time for the world to see this movie. King along with stars Brianne Tju, Chase Stokes,

FOX 13's Carly Henderson Caught up with Joey King and Brianne Tju to talk to them all about their movie 'Uglies,' including what skill they have that would help them survive in a dystopian society, self-image,

McG, who also directed “The Substance” star Moore in “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle,” helms the film. Lead star King also executive produces, expanding her Netflix collaborations after film “A Family Affair.” This one is more forgettable than either earlier picture.

If you grew up in the 1990s or 2000s, chances are you recall seeing a book called Uglies lying around or in the hands of your peers. At a time when YA science fiction dystopian no

Fans of the book will know that Uglies is a series, and that the first book ends with a major cliffhanger. In an interview with Decider, Uglies author Scott Westerfeld said he would like to make a Pretties movie for the book’s sequel, but that it will depend on “how many people watch [the first movie], how many times.”

Despite a committed young cast led by Joey King, this unexciting dystopian sci-fi doesn’t say anything all that meaningful about our warped beauty standards.

Joey King and Brianne Tju discuss how the movie touches on choice, sequels, and challenging sequences throughout their careers.

This post contains spoilers for Uglies on Netflix. Uglies star and producer Joey King first became aware of Scott Westerfeld's Uglies book series when she was 11 years old, and now more than 10 years later,

Lo and behold, 20 years later, somebody who read it when they were 12 years old is the person largely responsible for getting it done.” That person is actor and executive producer Joey King, who takes on the lead role of Tally in Netflix’s adaptation of the novel,