The Host Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

From Stephenie Meyer (author of the Twilight Saga) comes The Host, a love story set in the future.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

The Host is a story about the survival of love and the human spirit in a time of war. Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy. Humans become hosts for these invaders, their minds taken over while their bodies remain intact. Most of humanity has succumbed. When Melanie (Saoirse Ronan), one of the few remaining “wild” humans, is captured, she is certain it is her end. Wanderer, the invading “soul” who has been given Melanie’s body, was warned about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the glut of senses, the too-vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn’t expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind. When outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off on a dangerous and uncertain search for the man they both love.

Cited as official plot version from openroadfilms.com

Romance Sci-Fi Adaptation

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Host.

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  Saoirse Ronan

  ... Melanie Stryder

  Blitz, The Outrun

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  Max Irons

  ... Jared Howe

  Crooked House, Terminal

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  Jake Abel

  ... Ian O'Shea

  Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

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  William Hurt

  ... Jeb Stryder

  The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, The Incredible Hulk

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  Diane Kruger

  ... The Seeker

  Inglourious Basterds, Out of the Blue

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  Chandler Canterbury

  ... Jamie Stryder

  Knowing, Angels Sing

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  Boyd Holbrook

  ... Kyle O'Shea

  A Complete Unknown, The Bikeriders

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  Bokeem Woodbine

  ... Nate

  Riddick, Devil

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  Andrea Frankle

  ... Healer Skye

  Dark Circles

Crew Behind the Film

The The Host behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Andrew Niccol last directed Anon and Good Kill. The film's writer Andrew Niccol last wrote Gemini Man and Anon.

Director

Andrew Niccol

Screenwriter

Andrew Niccol

Producers

Stephenie Meyer
Paula Mae Schwartz
Steve Schwartz
Nick Wechsler

Production Details

What we know about the The Host movie production.

Key Facts

• Adapted from Stephenie Meyer's 2008 novel. The book was #1 on The New York Times Bestseller List for 26 weeks and continues to be an international phenomenon.

Production Updates for The Host

Feb 2013

Completed

Changed The Host movie production status. MPAA rating announced; assumed completed.

Oct 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

May 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Sep 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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