Almost 20 years after Scott Westerfeld published Uglies, the teen dystopian series has finally made its on-screen debut. Netflix has adapted the book into a TV series starring Joey King, Brianne Tju, Keith Powers, Chase Stokes, and Laverne Cox. Uglies spins the tale of a futuristic world that imposes cosmetic surgery on everyone at 16. At first, Tally (King) 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.

I spoke with the stars of the film, Brianne Tju (I Know What You Did Last Summer) and Keith Powers (The New Edition Movie) about their time in the film!

Watch the interview below.

Brianne Tju and Keith Powers | THS Interview

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Uglies Official Netflix Synopsis:

In a futuristic dystopia with enforced beauty standards, a teen awaiting mandatory cosmetic surgery embarks on a journey to find her missing friend.

King, a longtime fan of the novel, also expressed her enthusiasm for the series to debut.

“What’s crazy is my excitement for the story has been at the same level since I was 11 years old,” King told Tudum, describing how her sister gave her Westerfeld’s book to read.

King also executive produces the series, along with Westerfeld, Jamie King, John Fox, and Jenny Hink. The show stars Keith Powers, Chase Stokes, Brianne Tju, Jan Luis Castellanos, Charmin Lee, and Laverne Cox.