William Hurt eyed for The Host
This sci-fi tale revolves around a hostile alien takeover, where extraterrestrials hijack the brains of unsuspected humans to conrol their bodies and take over the wolrd. William Hurt is currently in talks to play the pivotal role of Jeb, the eccentric uncle of heroine Melanie Stryder (Saoirse Ronan). Jeb is one of the human survivalist leaders who has lead the war against this alien threat.
Production on The Host is set to start early next year. Max Irons and Jake Abel have also joined the project.
The Host comes to theaters March 29th, 2013 and stars Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, William Hurt, Diane Kruger. The film is directed by Andrew Niccol.
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Err
every time I see a news headline regarding the host I think it's a reference to the remake of the korean movie and I get a little interested.
how disappointing.
6 months agoby @err2005Flag
Cyn
So she re-wrote Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Wow. She truly is original.
6 months agoby @cyn-de-harvenFlag