‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Movie Cast: Who Should Replace Charlie Hunnam As Christian Grey? PHOTOS, POLL
Amid Charlie Hunnam dropping out of the Fifty Shades of Grey movie, rumors have been flying over who could possibly be replacing the actor in the role of Christian Grey.
In the E.L. James book, Grey is a successful and incredibly rich businessman whose secret dark side is exposed when he begins a sexual dominant-submissive relationship with Anastasia Steele.
Hunnam, who stars on Sons of Anarchy, was originally cast to star in the male lead role alongside 21 Jump Street's Dakota Johnson, who would play Anastasia. His casting incited anger among fans who were mostly rooting for White Collar's Matt Bomer and Gilmore Girls star Alexis Bledel.
Since Hunnam dropped out of the movie due to "scheduling conflicts" from his show, fervor for Bomer getting the role has resumed. However, he is not the only one reportedly being considered.
The most recent names to emerge as possible contenders for the role include Billy Magnussen, who previously starred on the soap opera As The World Turns,. He is currently filming Into The Woods with Chris Pine and Anna Kendrick. Magnussen plays Rapunzel's Prince..
Another recently named contender is Luke Bracey, who starred in G.I. Joe; Retaliation and opposite Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester and Cory Monteith in Monte Carlo.
James Franco was given a major endorsement by pop star Britney Spears and though he may be considered a long shot for the role by some, he could surprise everyone if it is offered to him. The actor is known for his mix of eclectic roles in movies such as Pineapple Express, Spring Breakers and 127 Hours, as well as his guest starring role on General Hospital on The Mindy Project.
Other names that have been mentioned in the running for the role of Christian include Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder, Twilight's Robert Pattinson, Crazy Stupid Love heartthrob Ryan Gosling, True Blood's Alexander Skarsgard, Marie Antoinette actor Jamie Dornan and Inception's Cillian Murphy.
Who would you want to see portray Christian Grey? Vote for your favorite pick below.
