The Uglies cast features Joey King, Brianne Tju and Laverne Cox. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for McG‘s 2024 Netflix movie. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Uglies is set in the distant future where teenagers receive cosmetic surgery at age 16. As Tally rebels against societal norms, she loses touch with her long-time best friend. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she struggles with identity issues upon befriending a group of revolutionaries. Here’s every actor and character in Uglies, an adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s 2005 novel.

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Uglies Cast: Joey King as Tally Youngblood

Character Profile: A rebellious 15-year-old. She anticipates a government-funded cosmetic surgery. Tally changes her perspective upon meeting various revolutionaries.

King’s Resume: Christine in The Conjuring (2013), Sam in Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Shelly “Elle” Evans in The Kissing Booth Movie Trilogy (2018-20), Gypsy Rose Blanchard in The Act (2019), Zara Ford in A Family Affair (2024)

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Uglies Cast: Brianne Tju as Shay

Character Profile: Tally’s friend. She is a revolutionary who opposes government-funded cosmetic surgeries. Shay and her comrades plot against a manipulative doctor.

Tju’s Resume: Alexa in 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019), Margot in I Know What You Did Last Summer (2021), Dara in Three Months (2022), Ali in High School (2022), Greta in Gone in the Night (2022)

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Uglies Cast: Keith Powers as David

Character Profile: A revolutionary and naturalist. He befriends Tally and teaches her about his motivations. David believes in free will.

Powers’ Resume: Tyree in Straight Outta Compton (2015), Patrick in Before I Fall (2017), Major Greenwood in The Tomorrow War (2021), Eric in The Perfect Find (2023), Lionel “Nasty Nel” Eldridge in Emperor of Ocean Park (2024)

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Uglies Cast: Chase Stokes as Peris

Character Profile: Tally’s best friend. He changes his ways upon receiving cosmetic surgery. Peris kills David’s father.

Stokes’ Resume: Reed in Stranger Things (2016), John B Routledge in Outer Banks (2020-), Young Dale in Between Waves, Martin in Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets (2021), Adam in Tell Me Your Secrets (2021)

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Uglies Cast: Laverne Cox as Dr. Cable

Character Profile: A government doctor. She views free thinking as a cancer. Dr. Cable manipulates Peris.

Cox’s Resume: Chantelle in Musical Chairs (2011), Sophia Burset in Orange Is the New Black (2013-19), Cousin Sheena in The Mindy Project (2015-17), Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again (2016), Kacy Duke in Inventing Anna (2022)

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The Uglies cast also includes:

• Charmin Lee as Maddy
• Jay DeVon Johnson as Az
• Jan Luis Castellanos as Croy
• Sarah Vattano as Young Tally
• Ashton Essex Bright as Young Peris
• Zamani Wilder as Astrix
• Joseph Echavarria as Ryde
• Gabriella Garcia as Sussy
• Ash Maeda as Dex
• Jordan Sherley as An

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.