Shortly following the novel’s publication, a movie inspired by its story was announced.

“Ugliesspawned a book series, including three sequels Pretties, Specials,andExtras.

However, due to the cast and Starz’s executives' disinterest, the television show was also nixed.

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However, the same could not be said for the third movie.

The initial plan was to split the third and final book in Roth’s series into two films.

Consequently,theDivergentfranchise was never complete,andUglieshas the tools to avoid this fate.

Joey King in Uglies and Shailene Woodley in Divergent.

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Aside from their similar premises, the vibes intheUgliestraileralso resembleDivergent’s aesthetic.

Chase Stokes as Peris and Joey King as Tally Youngblood in Netflix’s Uglies

Joey King As Tally Youngblood In Netflix’s Uglies Adaptation

Uglies (2024)

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Movies

Uglies

The Divergent Series