I don’t really get the way Charlie Hunnam dresses. These photos are from the Fox Summer Party (like, the Upfronts with media outlets and liquor), and Charlie is not in costume. This is how he really dresses in real life. And I guess I don’t get it. We know he has a great body. He’s tall, athletic and handsome. And this is the best he can do? Weirdly ill-fitting dad jeans and a buttoned up plaid? He looks like a LL Bean catalog model. Anyway, during this event, Charlie spoke to the AP about withdrawing from Fifty Shades of Grey last year. He manages to sound very professional and he’s sticking to this excuse that he pulled out because of a scheduling conflict. Bulls—t.
The first trailer for the “Fifty Shades of Grey” movie will be released this week and the original Christian Grey, Charlie Hunnam, says he can’t wait for the finished product. Speaking Sunday at a Fox event as part of the Television Critics Association press tour, the 34-year-old actor said he still believes in the film although he’s no longer a part of it.
“I’m just really excited to see it. I was just really, really invested and wanted to work with (director) Sam (Taylor-Johnson) and play that character. I’m really, really curious.”
Hunnam went on to say it’s not fair to dismiss author E.L. James’ writing as so-called “mommy p0rn.”
“I think people really do that book a disservice when they reduce it to that type of talk,” he said. “What (E.L. James) actually created is a really sophisticated dynamic and presented it in a package which was accessible to people who normally would be terrified of that subject … Actually what she did was pretty brilliant.”
The “Sons of Anarchy” actor dropped out of the big-screen adaptation one month after it was announced he had landed the role of the billionaire Grey…Hunnam admits walking away from the part was “pretty heartbreaking.”
“I don’t think people have had unchaperoned access to me since all of this went on … the CliffsNotes were exactly what we said. I couldn’t do it because of (the) schedule. It was as simple as that.”
The actor even said he would be willing to have his audition tape be included as a DVD extra for curious fans. Hunnam says Dornan is “probably a lot better looking and a lot smoother” than he is.
“I would’ve brought a certain rugged charm to (the role) but believe me, he’s going to do just fine.”
Does anyone really believe that Charlie left the production because of scheduling? No. I think he wanted to make an attempt at movie stardom and then got cold feet once the casting was announced and everybody wanted a piece of him. But, to his credit, he’s been consistently professional about it since then. And I agree… after seeing Jamie Dornan in The Fall, I think Dornan is going to do a good job as Christian Grey. Seriously, no shade. Dornan will be excellent. Also: no, Charlie, EL James was not “brilliant”. But it’s okay.
Photos courtesy of WENN, Fame/Flynet.
Charlie,stop to drink before to give some interviews and to talk AGAIN about this movie
He dodged a quivering lady-bullet on this one. Good for him for continuing to be so gracious about the whole thing.
He has a gift for the BS
I’m thinking he’s getting something in return for the positive publicity he’s giving this movie. Normally, actors don’t consistently mention a role they didn’t get. And what’s with the audition tape being included on the DVD? That’s even stranger.
But eh, I just like watching at him. A lot. I can’t wait for SoA. I really, really hope it’s going to be good.
Lord……he is only sexy as Jax.
This is an awful lot of gladhanding, but what’s he supposed to say?
My guess is he got the gig then read the book and freaked out, even though the movie may end up being the saving grace of the book series. I only read them through Jen Trout, but they are seemingly horrendous.
It’s a huge deal to back out of a film and by saying it was legit scheduling conflict, he may be saving himself a lawsuit.
Why are all these celebrities constantly talking about the roles they turned down or walked away from. I know way bigger stars that never do that. When you turn down a role or drop out it is not longer yours so let it go. Stop injecting yourself in the conversation. Move on to other things that you are doing.
If you are asked about it just say it’s not my part anymore so the focus should be on the actor doing thee role not me.. see
“sophisticated”?
No. But good on Charlie for continuing to be professional about it.
HA!
HE SO dodged a bullet on this one. I couldn’t even get through the first book. Even the sex scenes became mundane. I’m no literary snob (well, maybe a little), but I’ve been able to read the odd bodice-ripper now and again with success. this book is just bad. I cannot imagine what a screenplay adaptation would look like.
Love me some Charlie Hunnam in the morning, or anytime really, thanks for that! Surprised there was no mention of his recent Calvin Klein commercial that has a ’50 Shades’ look to it.
https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=chr-greentree_sf&ei=utf-8&ilc=12&type=576859&p=charlie%20hunnam%20calvin%20klein%20ad
He is just plain smoking hot. *fans self*
Same here Nicolette, I’m catching the vapors also! 😉
In photos he’s plain, but on video…? Damn!!
Also, the title of this post made me LOL.
I think he took the role thinking it would move him to the next level, but then everyone was like dude, it’s awful and going to tank your career. I’d imagine part of letting him go from whatever he signed on to do was sticking to the story that it was scheduling, and being nice about the project, knowing he’ll be asked about it constantly.
Scheduling seems a silly excuse, as his show probably has a pretty consistent schedule and I’m assuming that was worked out when he was hired. Scheduling conflicts do happen, but this one just seems suspicious to me.
I feel bad for him. He’s going to keep getting asked about this movie for at least a year, whether it hits or flops. It wasn’t scheduling conflicts, no way. Yes that happens all the time but with a role like this? The producers would have triple checked availability. Plus SOA is a regular gig. It’s not like he was suddenly obligated to some movie sequel. He’s going to have to play this game for a while.
What a liar. No respect for someone praising this blatant piece of fanfic detritus. He didn’t have to go that far.
I hope he is lying. It would suck if he genuinely thought FSOG is good. Even the thought of an adult calling FSoG “sophisticated” kills me inside.
I have a theory based on much academic research into the field…making me a leading expert*…that Charlie Hunnam dresses like this because his Hammaconda is too big to be contained by dainty pants. It also explains the way he swaggers about looking as if he’s about to trip over himself. That is all.
*Not really an expert but do we care?
That’s one of the best internet comments I’ve read in a long time. Gold star!
OMG I love you! I’m sorry, but he is pure sex. It kills me!!!
Dear God Kat, I’m 1,000,000,000% with you. He makes my mouth water. *melts with lust*
He looks like he could be the hot older brother of Spencer Pratt.
There is absolutely nothing sophisticated about E.L James L50 Shades Of Gray’.
It was mind-numbing,repetitive and no ‘flame’ or sexy like in eroticas. Also the novel has absolute zero storyline. And this is from someone who reads erotica.
If you want gripping storyline with equal amount of heat then Cherise Sinclair is your author.
The popularity of 50 Shades never seizes to amaze me, still don’t get why it was made into a movie.
Oh well, everything ties to money I guess.
So gracious. Impressed by him.
He needs to stop talking about this. I understand they ask him the questions and he answers, but enough already. The books are awful. ELJ is awful. I’m already sick of FSOG and it hasn’t even begun. By the way, if ELJ is going to tweet that Mara Wilson is a sad fuck for criticizing her work, then don’t delete it. Own it, James. The only good things to come out of this are Katrina’s reviews on Goodreads and The Sporkings of Das Mervin and Company.
Everyone I know who’s read one or all of the books say they are poorly written and the sex described in it is boring.
It’s the most atrociously written book I think I’ve ever read. My friend has a theory that the movie can’t be as bad as the book. The scriptwriter can only go up in quality. It’s that bad. We shall see…
Jenny Trout’s recaps of the book are awesome too. And as a bonus she’s written an amazing series as the antidote to the 50SOG madness, The Boss. Soooo hot and actually well written.
Oh yes please include his audition and anything related to him!
Accessible? Sophisticated? No. Rapey and rapey.
I read the first 10 chapters of the first one and then I put it through my shredder because that book portrays a horribly abusive relationship like it’s kinky and romantic. Fuck that.
I am so tired of this book getting accolades for being edgy or sexy or whatever. It’s so clear to anyone who knows -ANYTHING- about kink and consent that the main character really really doesn’t enjoy being spanked or tied up or whatever. The WHOLE POINT of kink is that you do enjoy it, and you can stop your dom the SECOND it’s not enjoyable anymore.
But no, now we’re portrayed as gross arrogant assholes who hold affection at ransom in order to dole out literal beatings, and poor sad victims who endure torture.
I feel kind of bad for the author, because her depiction of abuse is so spot-on. She was probably trapped in an abusive relationship and brainwashed by her abuser to think that it was romantic. 🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁
What is horrifying to me is the fact that this kind of “romance” has become such a constant feature in teenager movies, series, books and even songs. Young girls are misled into believing that mental abuse is a synonym for passionate. I remember watching Gossip Girl for a while and one of the relationships was twisted and abusive as f—. Young girls ( that were in my age) lost their mind over it because it was “true love” or something like that.
I don’t read or practice kink or whatever, but I do know this book was simply about an abusive, screwed up “relationship”. It actually made me physically sick and angry.
I dont understand why any story/any book has to be a perfect example of any group it talks about. The story is about a really self admittedly messed up guy. and yeah, its kind of crappy compared to harry potter but its beach read quality and as someone who just watched “Sex tape” over the weekend, worse movies/stories have been made
If the books portray abuse (and I’m not arguing that they don’t), I think it’s more a reflection on Stephenie Meyer. She wrote the Twilight books which EL James based her fanfic on. Perhaps James experienced abuse as well, but it’s strange that this middle aged woman was so inspired by the teen drama.
Don’t feel so bad for her. She doesn’t come across as a pleasant person. She refuses to acknowledge the abuse and rape in the books. She thinks her work is genius and anyone criticizing the book don’t get it or haven’t read it.
I know little else than the premise of the book/movie so I thank you for the commentary. I can’t stand that everything is so backwards these days. I mean, I’m in my 30’s so it’s not like I grew up in a different generation but at least I can see what’s what. Teens and early 20-somethings have so few examples of good behavior, it’s sad.
Now I’m SO relieved that Hunnam isn’t doing this movie! As hot as he makes me, I think I’d lose respect for him. Hopefully there will be a much better, higher quality vehicle in the future that shows his wares. ::crosses fingers::
Like possibly Crimson Peak?
Lilac, you made my day!!! I knew he was doing a new movie with del Toro but didn’t realize he’s playing a romantic lead. Omg, I hope it’s good and not too scary and I hope there’s lots of nudity! Haha. *squeee*
*sigh* He hasn’t read the book, has he?
Charlie is being gracious- nothing more and nothing less. Tho it is still a head scratcher as to why he was all in and then out of the door- there is no way he didn’t know the material!
That being said- Jamie D will- hopefully!- be amazing! He is so good in The Fall- can’t wait for Season 2!
The rumor was that Charlie wanted to have creative input on the script and when he realized that he would have absolutely no input he bailed. Honestly, I believe it. This guy seems to have a huge ego.
I recently watched Dornan in The Fall and I was blown away! Such a great show. He has a great darkness and intensity to him. The problem is that he is scrawny. He needs to put on massive weight and muscle for this role.
Why does Dornan need to put on massive weight? FSOG is a fanfic based on twilight and RP has never been a big guy. So Dornan can get away with being scrawny – as long as he has that cold, marble-like sparkly pecs.
I really didn’t know who Jamie D was until saw discussion about his Calvin Klein ads- and his body is amazing. Too funny that CK is cashing in on the movie pub by putting Charlie H in their new ads!
I think in the fall he was supposed to be scrawny and weird but sorta hot. He’s not that lean anymore in recent pictures. Whatever. I like looking at him greatly. haha
Who cares what clothes he’s wearing. I wouldn’t leave them on for long 😉
I took his ‘brilliant’ comments to be about the marketing and mainstreaming of the genre. He can’t really say that the book he actively pursued and accepted a role in was written poorly, that’s Heigl territory. But the genre really took a mainstream boost, even if the demographic was poorly represented.
Just like most men, he doesn’t seem the type to put a lot of thought into his wardrobe. He gets away with it because he’s talented, sexy and very likable. He’d do himself a favor though to not look like the man character he portrays on tv.
He is British so he might mean “cool” or something else when he says “brilliant”, just a thought.