The Host is the first adult novel written by Stephenie Meyer, and its about to be turned into a movie written and directed by Andrew Niccol (Gattaca.) Meyer reportedly turned down several previous offers on the project, but decided to go with producers Nick Wechsler, Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz after they made a significant offer and showed a strong vision for the project and a collaborative spirit. Meyer eventually said yes.
The Host is a love story set in the near future on Earth, which has been assimilated by an alien species of benevolent parasites that call themselves "Souls." One such soul, the Wanderer, is fused with a dying human named Melanie Stryder, in an attempt to locate the last pocket of surviving humans on Earth. Or whatever. I don't really understand the plot...
"We wanted Stephenie to be involved in the adaptation and have her endorse and be part of the creative decisions," Wechsler said. Twilight has "proven she knows more about what works than most."
Summit releases the second adaptation of Meyers' vampire series, The Twilight Saga: New Moon on Nov. 20.
