Deadline caught up with actress Joey King at the premiere of the David Leitch’s new action-thriller Bullet Train.
When asked about working on Netflix’s Uglies King said, “It was very exciting for me. The Uglies books meant a lot to me as a kid.”She continues “Being able to make that and be the lead of those movies and also have so much fun while doing it–what a dream realized! I was 11-years-old when I feel in love with the books.”
UgliesScott Westerfield wrote the dystopian book trilogy that inspired this series. The world of a 16-year-old compulsory operation eliminates all physical differences and makes everyone attractive by conforming with a standard of beauty. Sources say King long has been a fan of the series and brought the series to Netflix –called them, got them to read the script and the book, and then King got Netflix to option it. McG will direct the film. Joey King, Jamie King, and Westerfield will serve as executive producers. There is no information about a release date. UgliesAvailable right now
UTA, Coast to Coast Talent Group and Dan Spilo, Industry Entertainment are her reps. Howard Fishman is her attorney.
Bullet Train This Friday, August 5, will be the debut of “The Last Jedi” in cinemas