Keith Powers and Jan Luis Castellanos on Uglies, Fan Expectations, and Freedom of Choice
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Keith Powers and Jan Luis Castellanos join Kyle Meredith to talk about Uglies, the new Joey King-starring movie that adapts Scott Westerfeld’s iconic book series. Listen to the interview now. Launching into a discussion about the film, which explores a futuristic world where everyone is conventionally attractive, both actors laugh at the idea that anyone in the movie could be considered "ugly." They then get serious, touching on the many important themes baked into the story, from questions regarding free will to the pitfalls of technological dependence. Powers, whose previous work includes Straight Outta Compton and The Perfect Find, goes on to discuss the red pill/blue pill situation the narrative presents, the nature of adapting a novel for the big screen, and what signing up for a trilogy means to him. Castellanos, who's known for properties like 13 Reasons Why, then jumps in to chat about working with director McG, his upcoming projects, and fan expectations. Listen to Sugarray Keith Powers and Jan Luis Castellanos chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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