Laverne Cox, Joey King, and the rest of the cast of the new movie “Uglies” want everyone to know that they have a choice in who they are. The movie, based on Scott Westerfeld’s book, shows a world where everyone gets plastic surgery at 16 to become “Pretty.” But some people, like the characters played by Joey King and Brianne Tju, choose to stay “Ugly” and live freely in a place called The Smoke.
Laverne Cox, who plays Dr. Cable, says the movie’s message is about accepting yourself and not letting society’s beauty standards define you. She believes it’s important for people to know they can choose their own path and be happy with who they are.
Joey King, who has been passionate about this project for a long time, hopes the film will inspire viewers to embrace their true selves and not feel pressured to fit in.
“Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld is set in a future where everyone undergoes surgery at 16 to become “Pretty.” The story follows Tally Youngblood, a 15-year-old girl who can’t wait to become pretty. However, her friend Shay doesn’t want the surgery and runs away to a place called The Smoke, where people live naturally without the surgery.
Tally is given a tough choice by the authorities: find Shay and the other runaways or never become pretty. As Tally learns more about The Smoke and the truth behind the surgery, she starts to question everything she believed about beauty and conformity.
The book explores themes of self-acceptance, the pressure to conform, and the true meaning of beauty.
Here are some of the main characters in “Uglies”:
- Tally Youngblood: The protagonist of the story. She’s a 15-year-old girl eagerly waiting to turn 16 so she can undergo the surgery to become “Pretty.” Her journey takes her from being excited about the surgery to questioning the society’s standards of beauty.
- Shay: Tally’s friend who doesn’t want to become “Pretty.” She runs away to The Smoke, a hidden community where people live naturally without the surgery. Shay’s decision plays a crucial role in Tally’s transformation.
- David: A boy from The Smoke who helps Tally see the value of natural beauty and self-acceptance. He becomes an important ally and friend to Tally.
- Dr. Cable: A high-ranking official in the society who oversees the transformation process. She is determined to maintain control and ensure everyone conforms to the beauty standards. Laverne Cox plays this character in the movie adaptation.
- Peris: Tally’s best friend who has already undergone the surgery and become “Pretty.” His transformation initially makes Tally even more eager to become “Pretty.”
These characters each play a significant role in Tally’s journey and the overall message of the story about self-acceptance and questioning societal norms.
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