20th Century Fox To Adapt 'Uglies' Fantasy
[Monday, June 26th, 2006]
20th Century Fox are set to adapt the young adult fantasy book series Uglies, says Variety.The futuristic tale follows teen angst over conformity and acceptance. Kids are called 'Uglies' until they reach 16 and get surgically transformed into the attractive 'Pretties', who move to the glamorous part of town.
A precocious teen is threatened with being denied the procedure unless she spies on a pal who skipped the operation and joined a rebellious group.
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