Netflix Ugly A luxurious cast adds excitement
Fans of Scott Westerfeld’s beloved novels Ugly Many are eagerly awaiting the Netflix adaptation, and the cast promises not to disappoint. In a lively interview with Gaiety, Joey King, Laverne Cox, Chase Stokes, Keith Powers and Brianne Chu spoke about diving into this dystopian world, their characters, and why the film is a must-watch.
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Joey King: From fan to starring star
Joey King, who plays the lead role of Tully Youngblood, revealed that she’s been a fan of the books since she was 11. “I always had a dream that one day I’d get to play Tully Youngblood,” she said. Fast forward to now, and she not only stars in the film, but also serves as an executive producer.
For Joey, the film has personal meaning: “I pitched this to Netflix when I was 17 or 18 years old, and now to see it come to life is a dream come true,” she said. Joey’s passion for the project is clear, and her enthusiasm for Tully’s journey of self-discovery is sure to resonate with fans.
Laverne Cox embraces her “badass era”
Known for her strong voice and versatile characters, Laverne Cox takes on the role of Dr. Cable, a villain that’s more villainous than we’re used to seeing her in the past. But she’s committed. “I’ve always wanted to play a character like this – someone who’s manipulative, power-hungry, and ultimately believes they have what’s best for them,” Laverne said. She joked, “If I get typecast as a character like this for the next 10 years, I’m OK with that.”
Playing Dr. Cable allowed Laverne to explore a more complex character than meets the eye. “In the book, she’s pure villain, but in the film, I wanted to give her more depth,” Laverne explained. She’s clearly had a blast stepping into her “baddie era,” and we can’t wait to see her take on this complex role.
Keith Powers and Chase Stokes talk friendship and identity
Chase Stokes and Keith Powers, who play Tully’s friends in the film, said they’re excited to bring this futuristic story to audiences in 2024. Keith, who has a younger brother, reflected on how relevant the story is to the present day: “It’s an amazing feeling to be a part of something like this… [young people] I want them to know that they are enough and to value who they are,” he said.
Chase, who plays Peris, Tully’s childhood friend who has a complex storyline, enjoyed exploring the duality of his character. “Playing these two contrasts is always fun and it’s totally different from anything I’ve done before,” Chase added.
Brianne Chew brings Shay to life
Brianne Chew brings to life the rebellious Shay, beloved by fans of the book for her boldness and bravery. “Shay is such a brave character… I felt like I had a big role to play,” Brianne admitted. She praised Shay’s curiosity and her tendency to question everything around her. “She was an inspiration to me and I loved her in the book,” Brianne said with a smile.
why Ugly More important than ever
The cast members are: Ugly Issues of identity, beauty standards and peer pressure are more important than ever, and Joey summed it up nicely: “I hope people take away what they really need from this film and this message.”
This passionate cast and timely story make Uglies a must-watch Netflix hit for fans.
catch Netflix’s “The Uglies” Tune in on September 13th to see how the incredible cast brings this iconic novel to life.
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Source: Gayety – gayety.co
