Susan Sarandon heads to Wellington

Wellington will once again play host to some of Hollywood's biggest names at the premiere of Peter Jackson's latest film The Lovely Bones in December.

The film, which will be in cinemas here from December 26, will have its New Zealand Premiere on Monday, December 14 at Wellington's Embassy Theatre.

Jackson will attend as will some of the film's stars including Saoirse Ronan and Susan Sarandon.

Ronan, who was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in 2007s Atonement at the age of 13, stars as Susie Salmon, the young girl who watches her family from heaven after being murdered.

The film, adapted from Alice Sebold's best-selling novel, is Jackson's first major directing role since King Kong.

The film also stars Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz, as well as New Zealand actresses Rose McIver and Carolyn Dando.

Fans will have the opportunity to see the stars and collect autographs on the red carpet.

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