Having invested more in their original programming than ever before, Netflix She has seen mixed success for her exclusive films; each All Quiet on the Western Front and Marriage story, Subscribers get: Ridiculous 6Or The Last Days of American CrimeIt can sometimes be difficult to predict the next big Netflix hit, but… Ugly It has the potential to be a critical blow to the streaming giant.
We will look at why. Ugly It already has an ardent fan base, and its star-studded cast will make it a must-see for Netflix's younger audience. Here's what you need to know about Ugly Before Netflix makes it (hopefully) the next big thing.
Uglies is based on the successful dystopian book series for young adults.
Upcoming Netflix Original Movie, UglyIt has already won over readers of young adult novels.along with a series of the same name by author Scott Westerfield. The series contains Favorable comparisons have been made to: hunger gameswith its dystopian setting told through a strong protagonist who challenges the status quo of an oppressive regime. However, Ugly Far from being a mere copycat of the groundbreaking series written by Suzanne Collins, Westerfield's writing focuses on beauty standards and fighting conformity rather than survival and rebellion, making it thematically relatable only through its approach to exploring dystopia from a young adult perspective.
the The film is likely to follow the novel closely, The story takes place in a future world where everyone is considered “ugly” until they undergo plastic surgery at the age of sixteen to be considered “beautiful”. The book revolves around Tali Youngblood, a girl approaching sixteen, whose enthusiasm for her transformation begins to deteriorate after two of her friends discover it. Revealing the physical and mental damage of surgical operationsTali then begins to delve deeper into the system that has controlled her society and begins to fight for individuality free from the oppressive norms imposed on youth.
“Maybe they didn’t want to realize that every civilization has its weaknesses. There’s always one thing we depend on. And if someone takes it away, all that’s left is a history lesson.” Scott Westerfeld, Uglies
The series originally consisted of three books: Ugly, Beautifuland Special OffersWith a fourth book, Add-onspublished after the success of the initial series. There is also a spin-off of the series titled scammers. the Over 3 million copies of the book series have been sold since its release in 2005.The book has received positive reviews from critics and fans, currently boasting over 200,000 five-star reviews on Good Reads.
The cast and crew behind the Netflix original series Uglies
Good source material doesn't always make for a great movie. One of the big questions about the success of Ugly It depends on the choice of director McG. McG is not necessarily known for his critically acclaimed work.being the director behind box office disappointments like Charlie's Angels in full force and The destroyer is finishedHowever, his recent work on Netflix, governess and The Nanny: The Killer QueenThey developed their own cult. It showed that the director seems better off handling youth-oriented thrillers rather than big-name films.The rest of the crew are largely new to the industry and lack the acclaim that veterans get, but most notably writer Vanessa Taylor (shape of water, rural elegy) and visual effects produced by Michelle Aseltine, who worked on the underrated sci-fi film, creator.
“This movie is about growing up. We change. We find ourselves in places that seem unfamiliar sometimes, but I think if your mind and heart are there, you will find your way back to yourself.” Chase Stokes discusses his character in Tudum
Where many potential fans will be most excited is in the casting, with Joey King as Tally Youngblood. She brought with her a fan base to her work through her work in films that were critically panned, but beloved by fans, kissing booth Series of films and the 2003 hit film campAdditionally, King proved her deep talent at a young age with her award-winning role as Gypsy Rose Blanchard in the miniseries the lawOther notable names appearing in: Ugly The cast includes Chase Stokes (Outer Banks), Laverne Cox (Orange is the New Black), Keith Power (Straight Outta Compton), and Brianna Tju (The Babysitter).
Why Uglies Could Be Netflix's Next Blockbuster
the Ugly The series certainly has the potential to become Netflix's next big hit. While there are some questions about the behind-the-scenes crew to carry the production to fan standards, The success of the books, the sharp visual direction as seen in the trailer, and the cast of both established and emerging actors suggest it will resonate with Netflix's younger audience. (And youth in the heart). Longer franchise potentialalong with subsequent books in the series, Beautiful, Special Offersand Add-ons, Gives fans a reason to voice their opinions and encourage others to listen.Netflix has not yet confirmed whether the other books will be adapted.
The series The themes of conformity and beauty standards are also likely to resonate with many people. At a time when society is more challenging preconceived notions of beauty than ever before. With Joey King as the hero of a sci-fi series that tackles these issues, there is potential that Ugly This is going to be the next big thing for Netflix. You can find out for yourself, as it is. Ugly It will be available on Netflix on September 13, 2024..
