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Ian Somerhalder
Ian Somerhalder
A firm fan favourite for the movie, Ian Somerhalder topped a Digital Spy poll to find the ideal Christian Grey in June. The Vampire Diaries actor says he'd love to do the movie with Angelina Jolie directing. However, it was speculated in summer 2013 that author EL James is not considering Somerhalder for the role of Christian.
A firm fan favourite for the movie, Ian Somerhalder topped a Digital Spy poll to find the ideal Christian Grey in June. The Vampire Diaries actor says he'd love to do the movie with Angelina Jolie directing. However, it was speculated in summer 2013 that author EL James is not considering Somerhalder for the role of Christian.
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Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke
The Game of Thrones actress is a strong fan favourite for the part of Anastasia Steele. Alongside Ian Somerhalder, she topped Digital Spy's reader poll asking for the ideal leading couple.
The Game of Thrones actress is a strong fan favourite for the part of Anastasia Steele. Alongside Ian Somerhalder, she topped Digital Spy's reader poll asking for the ideal leading couple.
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Matt Bomer
Matt Bomer
The White Collar star has been suggested for Christian Grey, and even featured on a mock Entertainment Weekly cover.
The White Collar star has been suggested for Christian Grey, and even featured on a mock Entertainment Weekly cover.
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Emma Watson
Emma Watson
The Harry Potter star is reportedly under consideration to play college student Ana Steele, but she seemed less than enthused about the prospect when asked. "I haven't read the book, I haven't read a script, nothing," she said.
The Harry Potter star is reportedly under consideration to play college student Ana Steele, but she seemed less than enthused about the prospect when asked. "I haven't read the book, I haven't read a script, nothing," she said.
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Alexander Skarsgard
Alexander Skarsgård
The True Blood actor has expressed interest in playing Christian Grey, saying: "He's got a sex chamber? My character has that on True Blood. He's got his little dungeon. I was born to play that part."
The True Blood actor has expressed interest in playing Christian Grey, saying: "He's got a sex chamber? My character has that on True Blood. He's got his little dungeon. I was born to play that part."
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Shailene Woodley
Shailene Woodley
The 20-year-old actress is reportedly EL James's favoured choice to portray Ana Steele. Woodley is best known for playing George Clooney's daughter in The Descendants.
The 20-year-old actress is reportedly EL James's favoured choice to portray Ana Steele. Woodley is best known for playing George Clooney's daughter in The Descendants.
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Chris Pine
Chris Pine
The Star Trek actor has said that he would consider taking on the Christian Grey role "if it's a good script". "I don't know anything about it other than I know many women that are reading the novels, and enjoy them very much," he said.
The Star Trek actor has said that he would consider taking on the Christian Grey role "if it's a good script". "I don't know anything about it other than I know many women that are reading the novels, and enjoy them very much," he said.
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Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling
Often mentioned by 50 Shades fans online, the Drive actor is yet to comment on the literary phenomenon. Gosling ranked second behind Ian Somerhalder in Digital Spy's recent Christian Grey casting poll.
Often mentioned by 50 Shades fans online, the Drive actor is yet to comment on the literary phenomenon. Gosling ranked second behind Ian Somerhalder in Digital Spy's recent Christian Grey casting poll.
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Katie Cassidy
Katie Cassidy
The Arrow star - whose father is pop star David Cassidy - has been named as a possible Ana Steele, even going so far as tweeting a link to a story about her potential involvement.
The Arrow star - whose father is pop star David Cassidy - has been named as a possible Ana Steele, even going so far as tweeting a link to a story about her potential involvement.
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Anna Kendrick
Anna Kendrick
The Oscar-nominated Twilight actress was visibly shocked when a viewer called into a chatshow to ask her if she would want to be "tied up by a hot guy". Kendrick, though, has not read the books.
The Oscar-nominated Twilight actress was visibly shocked when a viewer called into a chatshow to ask her if she would want to be "tied up by a hot guy". Kendrick, though, has not read the books.
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