That Chick Whose Name I Can't Say Lands Lead in Stephenie's "The Host"

I am loving this casting - according to Deadline, Saoirse Ronan has landed the lead role of Melanie/The Wanderer in The Host:

Ronan, the Oscar-nominated star of Atonement, The Lovely Bones and most recently Hanna, will play Melanie Stryder, one of the last humans putting up a fight against an alien species called Souls. These parasites invade human bodies, fuse to each person's consciousness and systematically erase their personalities. Melanie is captured by the aliens and implanted by a Soul called Wanderer, something of a legend because of all of the "hosts" she has attached to on numerous planets. Wanderer's goal is to get Melanie to give up the remaining pockets of humans, but instead the alien finds Melanie to be unique in her unwillingness to surrender her consciousness. Wanderer is so overwhelmed by Melanie's memories and feelings, the alien is driven to reconnect with Melanie's old life.

It's been a while since I read it but would definitely recommend and can totally see Saoirse rocking this role!

Thanks Coral :)

- Lorabell

Crazy "The Host" Updates! New Casting Info; First of a TRILOGY; & Release BEFORE Breaking Dawn Part 2!

OK, I realize that was a super long title but, woah there, Summit - don't mess with my mind...

According to source, Stephenie's book The Host, which went into pre-production early last year is now in full swing audition mode and potentially set to release mid 2012!

Current roles to be cast (numerous additional supporting and day player roles also to be cast):

*SPOILER ALERT*

[MELANIE "MEL" STRYDER] Female, early 20′s. Attractive, tall and athletic, naturally tan skin, long dark brown hair, and hazel eyes

[WANDERER/WANDA] Female V/O. Invading soul that inhabits Melanie Stryder’s body.

[JAMIE STRYDER] Male, 14-16. shaggy black curly hair, chocolate brown eyes. Melanie’s younger brother.

[UNCLE JEB] Male, late 40′s – late 50′s. Wild beard, eyes the color of faded blue jeans. Melanie’s feisty eccentric uncle.

[JARED HOWE] Male, 20′s. Handsome, physically fit, tan skin, sienna-colored eyes, and sun-bleached hair. Melanie’s lover.

[IAN O'SHEA] Male 20′s. Handsome, pale skin, dark hair, and striking blue eyes.

[KYLE O'SHEA] Male 20′s. Handsome, pale skin, dark hair, and striking blue eyes. Ian’s brother, with nearly identical looks…

Directing this potential block buster is Andrew Niccol of "The Truman Show" and "Gattaca" - great combo for this story!

However, whether he'll direct all three parts, as this The Host will be the first of a trilogy O_o with sequels "The Soul" and "The Seeker"...

- Lorabell *Mind. Blown.*

P.s. If you've not read this book yet, seriously - hop to:

Exclusive Excerpt of The Host Online!

Speed post via Eyes of Amber:

Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host' is being published in paperback on April 13th. The Wall Street Journal has an exclusive excerpt of a never before revealed bonus chapter now available on their website!

Read in FULL at WSJ and order your copy at Amazon :)

Pre-order Stephenie's "The Host" in Paperback!

Speed post: Via StepenieMeyer

Order at AMAZON :)

Copy-cat Host cover?

A (non-Twilighter *sigh*) friend of mine sent me this... I get the feeling it's old news that I missed - am I wrong?

Thanks Kelly via Totally Looks Alike

- LorabellThe