There are three books in the 'Fifty Shades' series, and it's possible that author E L James could always take one more blindfolded trip to the Red Room.

It's believed that Hunnam and Johnson have signed on to multiple movies. He's a known actor who doesn't yet command top dollar, though expect that to change if 'Fifty Shades' is a hit. But as Johnson's fortified her position, Hunnam felt more comfortable stepping into Grey's shoes.Īlso read: Melanie Griffith Says Most Hollywood Screenplays Are 'Sh-ty and Stupid and Superficial'Ī rising movie star thanks to 'Pacific Rim,' Hunnam made sense for the studio. In addition to the 'chemistry read' with Johnson, Hunnam did tests with several actresses, according to knowledgeable insiders.Įssentially, Hunnam was being asked to take a leap of faith. At the same time, Johnson emerged as a strong contender to play Anastasia.īut it seems that Hunnam wouldn't commit without knowing who would be his costar. An insider with ties to Focus Features told TheWrap last week that the role of Grey had been filled by a 'cable TV star,' but then changed his mind. On August 20, TwitchFilm broke the news that Hunnam was the filmmakers' top choice to play Christian.īut it wasn't an easy path. Now she's the poster girl for one of the most highly-anticipated movie adaptations in recent memory.Īlso read: Dakota Johnson, Charlie Hunnam Cast as Sexy Leads in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'Īs for Hunnam, he appears to have been high on Universal's wish list. She was willing to do whatever the role required, within reason, of course. A former model who made a memorable appearance in her underwear in 'The Social Network,' Johnson is more than comfortable flaunting her body.Īn insider describes Johnson as an 'ambitious' actress who yearns to be as famous as her actor parents, Griffith and Johnson.

Make no mistake, several young actresses turned down the role of Anastasia due to the full frontal nudity it requires, including Felicity Jones. An insider on the project confirmed that both had to audition for the role. TheWrap has learned that the couple had to do a 'chemistry read' - in other words, do a scene on video - to convince producers and Universal executives that they had the right level of heat. See photos: '50 Shades of Grey': 20 of the Internet's Buzziest Casting Choices

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