William Hurt is in talks to join the adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s ‘The Host‘ as Jeb, according to EW. The movie already has Saoirse Ronan, Jake Abel, and Max Irons attached to star. It tells the story of a future where a race called ‘Souls’ have taken over the bodies of humankind, and almost everyone has succumbed. However, Melanie Stryder (Ronan) won’t let go and ‘The Host,’ tells the story of Melanie and ‘Wanderer’ (the soul trying to inhabit her body, also to be portrayed by Ronan) throughout their struggle. The character Hurt would play, Jebediah or just “Jeb,” is Melanie and Jamie’s eccentric uncle, who some believe is crazy. He was one of the first humans to suspect an alien invasion, and thus constructed an elaborate hide-out in caves beneath the Arizona desert. ‘The Host‘ will be directed by Andrew Niccol (In Time), and will hit theaters March 29, 2013. Do you think that William Hurt is a good fit for Uncle Jeb?
I absolutely think that William Hurt can pull of the character. He’s got a strong, authoritative voice that grabs your attention. And Jeb is such a strong grab you by the throat kind of character that someone as strong as William will have no trouble filling those shoes.
Wow what a great cast ! William Hurt is amazing.
Wow the cast keeps getting better and better
I have no idea who he is but he looks like a Jeb lol & Saoirse looks beautiful in that pic! She could pass for 20
Yes Yes Yes! He would be so perfect for Jeb! This cast is really shaping up to be amazing. I have no doubt the movie will be too:)
William Hurt isn’t old enough to play Jeb, hes a gnarled old man.
I think he will be good, but only if he taps into his crazy side…. Usually his roles are preachie and serious, not that this role isn’t serious, but it is more serious with a hint of insane