We’re one step closer to the film we’ve all been waiting for. After nabbing Sam Taylor-Johnson to direct, the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ movie now has a release date!
All of Hollywood is abuzz with news of the Fifty Shades of Grey movie. Everyone is wondering who will be cast as sexy Christian Grey and his love Anastasia Steele, along with one more big question left unanswered — when will we actually see it? Have no fear, the answer is finally here!‘Fifty Shades’ Release Date Announced
As reported by HollywoodLife.com’s sister site Deadline, the film adaptation of the best-selling Fifty Shades of Grey series will be released — drumroll please — August 1, 2014.That’s over a year away! The anticipation to see the smoldering Christian Grey onscreen is becoming unbearable.
Sam Taylor-Johnson was chosen to direct the first film of the series, and now that we have a director and a release date, does this mean casting is starting soon? We think so!
Casting Christian
Ever since the book series’ debut, fans have been anxious to cast the perfect Christian Grey. There have been many names thrown around as to who should play the sexy millionaire, including Henry Cavill and Ian Somerhalder. Magic Mike star Alex Pettyfer was rumored to be attached to the role, but nothing has been officially confirmed.
However, the book’s author EL James was spotted at none other than Robert Pattinson’s Gatsby-themed party on June 22. Could they have been discussing Christian? Let’s hope so!