The Host

The Host Information

The Host is an American science fiction film, adapted from Stephenie Meyer's novel of the same name. Written and directed by Andrew Niccol, the film stars Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, and Jake Abel. It is set to be released on March 29, 2013.

Plot

Parasitic aliens called "souls" have invaded the Earth and have begun to possess the minds of humans. Melanie Stryder's body has been inhabited by a soul named Wanderer, but she refuses to fade away. Wanderer starts to see Melanie's memories, in which she sees her loved ones and eventually finds a connection with them, too. Melanie is trapped inside Wanderer's mind, speaking to her mentally, when both decide to set off and find Melanie's loved ones.

Cast

Saoirse Ronan as Melanie Stryder/Wanderer
Max Irons as Jared Howe
Jake Abel as Ian O'Shea
Chandler Canterbury as Jamie Stryder
Frances Fisher as Maggie Stryder
Diane Kruger as The Seeker
William Hurt as Jeb Stryder
Boyd Holbrook as Kyle O'Shea
Scott Lawrence as Doc
Lee Hardee as Aaron
Phil Austin as Charles
Raeden Greer as Lily
Alexandria Morrow as Soul
Emily Browning as Pet/Wanderer

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. 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. The film received a PG-13 rating from the Motion Picture Association of America for "some sensuality and violence."

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 and was later shown before The Hunger Games.