The Host (2013 film)
| The Host | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Andrew Niccol |
| Screenplay by | Andrew Niccol |
| Produced by | Stephenie Meyer Nick Wechsler Steve Schwartz Paula Mae Schwartz |
| Starring | Saoirse Ronan Max Irons Diane Kruger Jake Abel Chandler Canterbury William Hurt Boyd Holbrook |
| Cinematography | Roberto Schaefer |
| Distributed by | Open Road Films |
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| Country | Template:Film US |
| Language | English |
The Host is an upcoming film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's novel of the same name. Slated to be directed by Andrew Niccol[1] , the film will star Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, and Jake Abel. It is set to be released on March 29, 2013.
Plot
Alien beings from another planet have invaded the earth and have begun to take over the bodies and minds of humans. Melanie Stryder's body has been inhabited by one of the "souls" named Wanderer, but she refuses to fade away.
Cast
- Saoirse Ronan as Melanie Stryder/Wanderer[2]
- Max Irons as Jared Howe[3]
- Diane Kruger as The Seeker[4]
- Jake Abel as Ian O'Shea[3]
- Chandler Canterbury as Jamie Stryder[5]
- William Hurt as Jeb Stryder
- Boyd Holbrook as Kyle O'Shea[5]
- Frances Fisher as Maggie Stryder[6]
- Scott Lawrence as Doc
Production
Development
Producers Nick Wechsler, Steve Schwartz, and Paula Mae Schwartz acquired the film rights to The Host in September 2009, but Open Road Films later acquired the film rights, and made Stephenie Meyer, Nick Wechsler, Steve Schwartz, and Paula Mae Schwartz the main producers.[7] Andrew Niccol was hired to write the screenplay and to direct the film. In February 2011, Susanna White was hired to replace Niccol as director, but he later resumed the role in May 2011. Saoirse Ronan was also cast in May as Melanie Stryder/Wanderer. On June 27, the release date was set for the film for March 29, 2013, and it was also announced that principal photography would begin in February 2012, in Louisiana and New Mexico.[8][6]
Release
Distributed by Open Road Films, the film is scheduled to premiere in theaters on March 29, 2013. The first official trailer was released on March 22, 2012.[9]
References
- ^ Schutte, Lauren. "Andrew Niccol to Direct 'The Host'". Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ^ Staskiewicz, Keith. "Saoirse Ronan cast in film of Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host'". Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ^ a b Bentley, Jean. "Max Irons, Jake Abel land male leads in Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host'". Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ^ Fleming, Mike. "Diane Kruger To Play The Seeker In Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host'". Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ^ a b Sneider, Jeff. "Canterbury, Holbrook land 'Host'". Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ^ a b Meyer, Stephenie. "The Host: The Movie". Retrieved 16 February 2012.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela. "'The Host' to be Released by Open Road Films in March 2013". Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ^ Wilkinson, Amy. "'The Host' Lands Release Date: Here's What We Know About Stephenie Meyer Adaptation". Retrieved 22 January 2012.
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