Talent, availability, their desire to do it, chemistry with other actor, etc. In response, Brunetti stated, 'There is a lot that goes into casting that isn't just looks. As a result, the displeasure of the casting from fans caused controversy. On September 2, 2013, Dakota Johnson and Charlie Hunnam were cast as Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey respectively. Alicia Vikander, Imogen Poots, Elizabeth Olsen, Shailene Woodley, Alexis Bledel and Felicity Jones were all considered for the role of Anastasia Steele. Many contenders considered for the film included Ryan Gosling, Garrett Hedlund, Theo James, Alexander Skarsgård, François Arnaud, Charlie Hunnam, Scott Eastwood, Luke Bracey, Ian Somerhalder and Billy Magnussen as Christian Grey.

The casting for the lead roles was considered controversial. Leonard also went on to write the script for the third film. On April 22, 2015, it was announced that James' husband, Niall Leonard, would write the script for the sequel. Kelly Marcel was chosen as the screenwriter for the first film. On August 20, 2015, it was revealed by Deadline Hollywood that James Foley was the front-runner to direct the sequel and third film Fifty Shades Freed.

It was later revealed that Taylor-Johnson would not return. On February 6, 2015, Taylor-Johnson announced the sequels, prompting she would return to direct the sequels. On June 19, 2013, Sam Taylor-Johnson was chosen to direct the first film. Just as the Greys begin to step into their new roles, sinister events come to light and jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins.Ĭast and crew Cast Character

With James gaining control over the process of the making of the film, she hand-picked Dana Brunetti and Michael De Luca as the producers.īelieving they've left behind the shadowy figures from the past, billionaire Christian Grey and his new wife, Anastasia, fully embrace their inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. The winning bid went to Universal Studios and Focus Features, at $5 million. Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount and Universal, as well as Mark Wahlberg's production company, put in bids for the film rights. Two years after the trilogy's first novel was released, several distribution companies had bid for the rights of the trilogy.

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