The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived!!
Earlier today, it was officially announced and confirmed by EL James that Charlie Hunnam and Dakota Johnson were cast in the roles of the Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in Universal Pictures and Focus Features’ upcoming Fifty Shades of Grey movie adaptation slated for release on August 1, 2014!!
Charles Matthew “Charlie” Hunnam (born 10 April 1980) is a British actor and screenwriter. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Nathan Maloney in the Channel 4 drama Queer as Folk, Lloyd Haythe in the Fox comedy series Undeclared, Pete Dunham in the film Green Street Hooligans, Jackson “Jax” Teller in the FX series Sons of Anarchy, and Raleigh Becket in the film Pacific Rim. (Source: Wikepedia) Age: 33.
Dakota Johnson (born October 4, 1989) is an American fashion model and actress. She may be best known for her lead role in the short-lived FOX sitcom Ben and Kate (2012-2013). Her parents are actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith. (Source: Wikepedia) Age: 23.
Some film facts:
- Release date: August 1, 2014 (North America)
- Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson
- Producer: Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti along with EL James (author)
- Screenplay: Kelly Marcel
Source: EL James’ blog.
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Bieke @ Istyria book blog says
Well, I like both of them. They’re sort of what I had in mind and I think they can pull it off, so. Of course we’ll have to wait and see if they’re good.