Another day, another casting rumor about the film adaptation of 50 Shades of Grey. Last I heard, Sam Taylor Johnson (the director) and producers were still very much auditioning actors for the Christian Grey role. I still haven’t heard ANYTHING about Ana Steele before today. Is that weird? It seems like the Ana Steele role is seen (correctly) as a non-entity, a nothing part. Everybody is so focused on Christian Grey, I guess, because he’s the object of so much lust. Well, the last I heard was that producers offered the role to Garrett Hedlund but he turned them down. And now here’s an interesting rumor:
Give Pacific Rim and Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam this much: He’s diversifying. Or, at least, he will be if the producers of the Sam Taylor-Johnson directed adaptation of your mom’s favorite erotica, 50 Shades Of Grey, have anything to say about it. Already firmly ensconced within fanboy circles thanks to his breakout TV role and his ongoing relationship with director Guillermo Del Toro – who has also cast Hunnam for his upcoming Crimson Peak – Twitch has learned that Hunnam has emerged as producers’ prime target to play, and I quote, “handsome, yet tormented billionaire” Christian Grey.
And whose bosoms will be heaving? There have been long standing stories circulating regarding both Shailene Woodley and Felicity Jones and both remain in the running along with Alicia Vikander.
Somehow this is not the first time we’ve written about 50 Shades of Grey on Twitch. I’m not sure how that’s possible.
Charlie might want to consider this. I’m being completely serious. While Pacific Rim didn’t bomb completely, I think the studio will probably just make their money back on that bloated mess. His work in films has been hit-or-miss, and he’s mostly famous for Sons of Anarchy. Taking the Christian Grey role would probably be good for his career in the long-term. Seriously. Plus, he has a really amazing body and he would have to shave off that flesh-beard. It’s a win!
As for the casting rumors about Ana Steele… dear God, I really hope they don’t hire Shailene Woodley. That would be WRONG. But Felicity Jones? That’s a good choice. Alicia Vikander would be good too.
Photos courtesy of WENN.
No.
+1
+2. His career might not be what it could be, but that’s not an excuse to accept to do this piece of s*. Please, just no.
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not good for his career-this will be an epic s***fest.
Never heard of this guy besides he has absolutely no sex appeal whatsoever.
He’s most famously from the role of Jax in Sons of Anarchy. It’s a great show on its last season. This whole 50 shades is a bad, bad idea.
Why is this movie even happening? Ugh!! The books were horrendous. I could barely get through the first one. Didn’t bother reading the other two. Pure garbage.
Amen.
He is so much better than this piece of shite book and its rabid fans.
Alicia Viklander would be perfect.
Disagree. She has a very different look…one that’s not described of Ana. I’m surprised if she really is a “serious contender”. She doesn’t even have Ana’s big eyes or super pale skin.
No, Babe don’t do it! 🙂
He’s not, he’s a smart guy. Plus, while Pacific Rim didn’t do that well in the US box offfice it was numer one internationally and made a lot of money elsewhere. They’ve already greenlit a sequel.
I know, I was so excited when I heard about the sequel!!!!! Yay!
Well, I see Kaiser doesn’t give Hunnam much credit. In her defense, she must not know he is smart. But I am glad people in Hollywood does give him credit. Did you know his screenplay will be produced (one day) by Brad Pitt’s company?!
Yep! He said he sold another one too, but he’s not allowed to discuss it until it gets picked up for production. Charlie’s great, I have no doubt he’ll have a successful career.
@Marty: My CBman got brains! 🙂
I’m surprised, because didnt the studio itself want it to flop because of weird studio politics that the movie and del toro got caught between?
I can’t see why anybody would attach themselves to this movie, it would probably be better to go with unknowns. Either way though, I have no plans to see this straight to Skinemax movie.
+1
I so AGREE! It is so below Charlie, I just can’t see him doing it ~ He’s way too cool for this crap. Please don’t do it Charlie!
And while I do think Charlie is gorgeous, I don’t think his looks match the descriptions of CG. I could only get thru the first book anyway, and HATED it.
The *only* reason would be $$$$. This movie will be crap, just like the book. But, it will definitely increase the bank account for all involved.
Everyone is saying the movies will make bank, but I am not so sure, when it comes to DVD sales yes, but BO?
If they stay true to the books it will be a straight up S&M porn movie, now would you like to watch that together with lots of people in a cinema or at home?
Think the comment below is interesting- FSOG hit it big via ebooks/kindle- so no one knew what a person was reading. Admittedly, that was some time ago, but really have a hard time seeing folks lined up to see this at a theater. At home? That’s where the $$$ will be made- streaming and VOD.
Don’t see this guy as CG- still hoping for an unknown.
I think they will be huge at the box office. Look at the success of Magic Mike. Women and their girlfriends were flooding the theaters to see it. I was one of them. Just knowing I’d get to see Matt Bomer strip did it for me. I think the box office will be a success and the DVD rentals/sales will be INSANE.
samigirl, Magic Mike was mostly an anomaly -Succesful- but also didn’t have the stigma of FSOG. Magic Mike was also related as a comedy with background. While the film is around strippers have some prestige.
Also, for every Basic Instinct and Magic Mike we have Strip tease, Body of Evidence and another failures of this genre.
Finally, we have the recent bombs of book adaptations. It’s not a perfect formula.
Why won’t they let this movie and the book die? There is much better erotica out there. I can give you /them a list of books that are ten times better.
His flesh colored beard makes me sad and sick for some reason.
AMEN.
To the erotica. I have no opinion one way or the other about the beard.
Agree. IDK if it was just me, but it didn’t turn me on at all. AT ALL!
No it did nothing for me either. And it was so far fetched it was ridiculous. Like what virgin orgasms multiple times the first time they have sex?? I rolled my eyes so hard at that.
I want titles and authors … for uhm reasons u___u
THIS. 😉
My problem with the books, besides the awful writing, is that it gives the audience such a bad and potentially dangerous idea of what BDSM is.
(And the fleshbeard doesn’t look so bad when he’s not on the red carpet.)
List please!! 🙂 I tried reading the books….and the concept was maybe good, but it just had terrible writing that made me giggle. Love Charlie in Sons of Anarchy, but he should definitely not do this movie.
The horror, the horror…
… that is all.
Oh yeah, bc Shailene ‘YA franchise headliner and multi-award nominee’ Woodley is even going to look in this direction.
I’m just glad they’re not using Hemsworth’s name any more in relation to this.
50 Shades is um… everything you think that could be wrong with a book come true. And that’s excluding its topic – which is fine by me but not by some. I just cannot imagine how a successful film could emerge.
I think Charlie is a looker and a good actor. Probably because Sons has a couple of more seasons to go before it’s done, I don’t think 50 Shades will hurt his career but I don’t think it will help it either. I would only say it, avoid it Charlie, so I won’t go see it. If he’s in it, I’ll watch, I am sad to admit. My Charlie Hunnam love knows no bounds.
Those movies wouldn´t be good for the career of any actor. If they are true to the books which they have to be if they want to cash in on the book phenomena, it will be straight up porn, while porn itself isn´t a bad thing, it will affect the careers of these actors negatively in the aftermath. I doubt any respected director will consider them for their new oscar bait movie after that, I can´t see Scorsese giving Jenna Jameson a call either.
I like Charlie so no.
Also Pacific Rim was awesome when it comes to blockbusters, smh.
I agree — Pacific Rim was awesome. I loved it. Reminded me of my childhood faves, Ultraman, Johnny Socko and Space Giants.
I love Charlie too, so I hope he runs fast and far away from 50 Shades. Or better yet, gets on his SAMCRO bike and rides far away.
…rides far away shirtless/naked.
I didnt get to see Pacific Rim but my husband went twice. He said it was the best movie hed seen all year.
Justin Bieber should play Xtian Grey.
Justin should play Ana Steele.
Zing!!! Hahahaaaa
Justin Bieber in “Fifty diapers of Xtian Grey”.
I am ready to watch 50 Grey-ish Diapers of Justin.
They’re just writing themselves now.
Noooo
He’s not pretty enough, dont get me wrong he’s handsome, just not a great choice for the character. I’m sorry but I saw someone preppy hot as Christian. Someone more along the lines of Matt Bomer pretty but younger. Aaron Taylor-Johnson is beautiful and has a fantastic body but he also has a baby voice. (Kind of like Beckham)
AGREE!
Have you seen him in Pacific Rim?
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Seriously. I love how he can go from pretty boy when he’s cleaned up, to rugged and badasss when he’s in his SOA character. SO hot!
I wasn’t seeing him as Christian at all, but these pics totally changed my mind. If they can make him a believable ginge then I’m totally on board with this one!
I think you’re really cherry-picking those photos there. 😀
I saw PR and thought he looked pretty rough (and not in a good way. Not at all).
Nope. Like I said very handsome. Just not a good match.
Matt Bomer! YES! He’s my Christian.
Christian Grey’s character is written in so ridiculously and with such strong emphasis on looks that no actor will fulfill expectations.
I don’t care how you dress it up..Charlie doesn’t look like a self made billionaire at the age of 28.
Also, Grey’s hair is copper colored..not sure Charlie would be a Hot Ginge or not.
Girls, let face it, Christian Grey is described in a ridiculous utopic way that none of the potential actors will follow the aggrement for all. These type of expectations are unrealistics.
The movies are a punchline before they’re even out. I get the ongoing impression they are offering it or floating the idea to A and B List actors and are getting laughed at. Sure actors will say they want the role to appease the book’s fans of questionable taste (and sanity). But this is an opportunity for C listers to make a name, not a coveted A list project.
omg omg he would be so HOTTTT.
I loved Pacific Rim so so much!! and he was so….hot. !!! >__<
i would want him to,,kind of cut his hair shorter than those pictures above, though. :))
I want you to go home and read a book.
ps: Where is the shank squadron from Thornfield when a friend needs them?
Miss M, I shall obey you & go home to read 50 Shades Of……
Nah. I’m just winding you up. 😉
Anyway, hasn’t this been done to death? Doesn’t anyone remember 9 1/2 weeks? That was when Kim Basinger was THE hot blonde, & Mickey Rourke had a recognizable human face.
(I must be older than I thought, if no one remembers that.)
@EsCon: You got me for a second. My hearts almost stopped…Phew!
Please do not be stupid enough to commit career suicide just as you’re really starting to hit the big screen. There’s a reason no serious actor is coming near this role.
+1000
Boy didn’t you hit the nail on the head! I just hope he says no too!
AGREED – this is the kind of role that will make an unknown famous, but bury a well-known actor’s career. Any actor with name recognition should run far and fast from this movie.
He is no Christian Grey..meh
Does Charlie know he’s the frontrunner? He seems like someone who has standards, but you never know with people in Hollyweird.
He’s 33, which is at the border of the age range it was said they were looking at. He is handsome but not beautiful, which seems to be the aesthetic they are going for. Of the three ladies, I would think Felicity Jones is the frontrunner.
I find Sam Taylor Johnson fascinating and I’m extremely pleased that she was chosen to direct.
Here’s the thing about Sam Taylor-Johnson for me. Her life is very interesting…her work as a director though? Nowhere Boy was a good but very far from great movie. And…what else? I just feel like there is a lot of projection about how interesting her personal life is on to her as a director. I’m thrilled another female director is getting work, but I wouldn’t say she’s proven herself a fascinating director (yet?).
Exactly. The age gap is the only interesting thing about her.
I’m not sure if she’s playing a trick on all of us or not, but her work as a “Young British Artist” is exactly the kind of derivative, pretentious garbage that highlights why modern art is seen as such a joke.
That said 50 Shades was also hilarious (-ly awful), so maybe they’re made for each other!
No. I’ve heard nothing but good things about this guy. Please don’t involve yourself in this mess.
Thank you!
No way in hell this is true – Charlie’s not dumb enough to go anywhere near this garbage. No one with any actual talent/sense/an agent who can string one sober thought together is going to be attached to this crap.
Now, having said that – I would watch the ever loving shit out of 50 Shades of Jax Teller.
The only way he should be in 50 Shades is is he’s reenacting it… With me… In my room.
Otherwise, NO.
Dream on, girlfriend! Dream on!
Hunnam was terrible in Pacific Rim and has been a wannabe movie star for over a decade, I honestly don’t care if he takes the role or not. Pacific Rim wasn’t exactly a hit (the studio only gets 25% of the money a movie makes in China) so I could see him doing it. All of these rumors should be taken with a grain of salt though.
They need to give up trying to get a name actor. Anyone established shouldn’t do this. It should be some unknown, or some much lower tier actor looking to move up the ladder.
seriously what kind of woman would want to play a nonentity -_-
I haven’t read the book, but would the movie be much different than American Psycho? That brought a lot of attention to Christian Bale at the time. Of course, that’s because Christian Bale can act, and I know nothing about this guy.
American Psycho is more about the depravity of the human mind, we see no redeeming qualities in Patrick Bateman, nor are we meant to. 50 shades is the typical abuse tale “my love can change him”. Think more Beauty and the Beast (another tale that people shouldn’t find romantic, seriously, she was a hostage!), except without the charm, or the songs or the caricatures.
Ugh no…… just no. He’s no Mr Grey
I’m surprised no one has yet mentioned Charlie’s role in the original Queer as Folk.
Okay, I’ll mention it: Droooool. 😉
Gawd that means I’d actually have to watch this pointless swill. I have less than no interest in it, but I’m not letting the rest of the world catch glimpses of Charlie’s awesomeness that I don’t get to see.
I’ll deal with you later! 🙂
ps: Where is Eve to give me some support here in the shank war?
Yes, where is Eve & her shanks when we really need them?
I’m not sure who or what should be getting a shanking in this case, only that we need Eve more than ever.
@EsCon: I know, right?!
Nobody cares about the female lead because she’s a Mary Sue. It literally does not matter who they cast as long as she’s in her 20s, vapid, and conventionally attractive. There are thousands of no-name actresses that fit that description.
Goddamnit these movies are going to be so fucking terrible. Hunnam is far too good for this horseshit.
I want him to do me. He is a gorgeous, gorgeous man.
Adding this b*tch to my shank list!
And adding both of you to mine!
@Irishae: B*tch, step away!!!!
i love heem. i want him so bad please let him be christian for the love of god!!!
I am going to spare you to the shank and toss you to the loonie treatment room. Clearly, you are not thinking straight if you want my MAN to be part of this ridiculous project.
Hahahaha! Bravissima, Miss M!
To the luscious Charlie, I say: “Run Charlie—run like the wind!”
@EsCOn: Thank you! Thank you!
Oh, no no—thank YOU!
*bows* I’ll be here all week…..
The book was so awful and horribly written, but if they can take the general idea and storyline and do something artistic (darker and more indie style) with it, it might be halfway decent. It would be interesting to see if they cast lesser known actors in this, which would probably be the way to go. Make it less cheesy and hopefully not like twilight! Ugh.
I love him on SOA, but I can’t picture him as Christian Grey. Honestly, Alex Skarsgard is about the only man I can see playing him, but I don’t want him to, because he deserves better LOL
Oh no! Not Felicity Jones and Alicia Vikander. They are beautiful and talented actresses. I like them both. Felicity was great in like crazy and breathe in. And Alicia was also really good in a royal romance and Anna Karenina. They are way too good for a movie like that.
I hope their agent doesn’t let them near this mess, they should just hire bad actors and actresses from the CW or call Ashley Greene.
100% agreed on that.
Right now Felicity Jones is having Oscar buzz for her performance in “The Invisible Woman” as Charles Dickens mistress and next will be Stephen Hawkins’s wife with Eddie Redmayne. Meanwhile, Alicia Vikander will star Harvey Weinstein’s “Tulip Fever” and make “U.N.C.L.E.”. Making this film will bury their credibility as a serious actresses. Equal for all the actors.
The best they can hope will be James Deen as Christian Grey (lol) – But then, he starred a similar role in “the canyons”, he doesn’t lose anything and he’s not shy to sexual intercourse. Maybe Ashley Green or Amber Heard will make Anastasia. They are so desperate after all…
Felicity has read the books and she liked them. She’s even expressed interest in the part and then later on when asked if she’d do it she said she’d like to see a script first, which is what any professional actor would say about any part. Point is, she’s intrigued by it.
I like this actor and I would lose all respect for him if he appears in this movie. 50 shades is not BSDM, it’s rape and abuse and filming it and still trying to claim this is just an alternative lifestyle is just wrong.
I’m not part of the BDSM lifestyle, but I’ve read reviews by people who are and they are horrified that gullible young women are being persuaded this sort of behaviour is normal in their community.
Also, the battered women’s charities have come out against it wholesale.
Unless there is an immense amount of rewriting, any actor who takes part in such a film can only be doing it for the money without the slightest consideration of the message being sent.
Not to mention that this whole “project” is viewed as a complete joke.
Think of:
– snuff films vs normal films
– reality TV vs normal TV
I seriously think this is a career derailment for any actor wanting to do serious projects, if it’s a bomb, you’re attached to it, if it’s a success, you get typecast. Lose-lose.
I think he’ll give this one a miss, as many before have stated, he’s a smart bloke and no matter of gutting and rewriting can save this adaptation.
Unless they play it totally straight and show the relationship between the two leads for what it is; abusive. Turn it into a cautionary tale of sorts, but that wouldn’t market so well *sighs*
And Kaiser, I think you’re a bit harsh on Pacific Rim, it did quite well worldwide. Just because there’s giant robots does not a Bayformer make 😉 (Though I should state my bias, I grew up watching films like Gorgo and the ’54 Godzilla movie. Now that 90’s pseudo-Godzilla, THAT was a bloated mess!)
Too many b*tches to shank and side-eye on this thread. I just can’t! Argh!
I Saw him on the queer as folk brit version …ehm…. ill pass in this one .
🙂
Justin Theroux should do it. Jen’s stripping in one movie and shoving hot dogs down her throat in another one. Then they’d be on par with one another.
Desperate roles for desperate people.
I only read half the book. There’s better writing and more erotica in a harlequin romance than a book that seems to be written by a 14 year old.
Who knew erotia could be sooo boring.
Charlie’s a great actor. Hope he runs for the hills on this one.
Why is this movie even happening?
Why did the book happen?
Why did Twilight happen?
If only this were a haiku.
Do not fret my friends
People simply have no taste
Nothing you can do
This movie will end up the same as Showgirls…….a career killer!
MICHAEL PITT please he will be the best.
I damn near choked on my diet coke…how DARE you bring up MY MAN’s name! He is way WAY too good for this sh*t!
Charlie would never do this, he’s too good for it.
I haven’t read 50 Shades of Grey, but if Charlie takes the role, I’d go to see it.
I only hope he takes it if it’s star making material though. He needs the right movie roles.
NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Don’t do it Charlie…..do me instead!LMAO!
LOL
I want to see him as Green Arrow. He has the look for Oliver. PLEASEEEEE.
ooooh. I like this!
Right? He totally looks the part of Oliver Queen (comic version, not that shitty show on CW)!
…I like this. Actually…I like this a lot.
YES! This pleases me -steeples fingers-
Charlie Who? What about Alexander Skarsgard or Alex Pettyfer . I’ve never really read the book, just skimmed to the “good” parts. As for Ana Steele, what about Lily Collins?
I agree with Alex Pettyfer… he’s at the level where Christian Grey would help his career. But NOOOOOOO to Lily Collins. Is it bad that I can only see Alexis Bledel as Ana? Those eyes!
With the recent failure of Mortal Instruments, maybe Lily Collins will reconsiderate this offer LOL
When you actually take in Ana’s detailed description, it’s Lily Collins to a T! Pale skin, full pout, small upturned nose, slender and pale, big eyes. But, I don’t know if they’ve considered her or if she would do it since she’s part of The Mortal Instruments now. Emilia Clarke and Felicity Jones are also great choices for Ana. I personally can only see one of them 3 in the role.
Well… For a guy that did Queer as Folk, Christian Grey is nothing to be afraid of… I would go see it.
YES YES YES!!!!!!
it can rock his career….something simliar to this is just going on here in Germany. One of the most disgusting books of the last decade, Charlotte Roche’s “Feuchtgebiete” was made into a movie. This movie received tremendously good critics, due to the perfect casting and the actress rocking the movie.
Worst. Book. Ever. Written.
Felicity Jones or Emilia Clarke!! Alicia Vikander doesn’t look anything like Ana, and Shailene Woodley is just beyond ridiculous! Charlie is definitely not Christian Grey. Henry Cavill or Max Irons should be cast.
FELICITY JONES!