Author E.L. James has officially found the perfect Hollywood hotties to play Anastasia Steel and Christian Grey in the film adaptation of her smash sex novel Fifty Shades Of Grey. After countless casting rumors, Dakota Johnson and Charlie Hunnam have been confirmed to play the parts.
“Good moaning all. Hold on to your hats…” James wrote September 2. “I am delighted to let you know that the lovely Dakota Johnson has agreed to be our Anastasia in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey.”
“So…Christian…” she teased. “The gorgeous and talented Charlie Hunnam will be Christian Grey in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey.”
A source told Us Weekly that 23-year-old Dakota is ecstatic about the role.
“She had several meetings with the producers and with E.L. James. They loved her for the role,” an insider told Us. “She’s been in New York filming with Cymbeline with Ethan Hawke, and just wrapped Need For Speed with Aaron Paul. She was thrilled to be in the running and is very excited for the role.”
Though the sexually charged film guarantees Charlie and Dakota will have to bear almost all, there’s one thing Dakota may have to keep under wraps. “She has a tattoo on her arm,” the source said. “They are likely going to have to cover it up.”
Dakota is known largely for her roles in the FOX TV series Ben and Kate and appearances in films like The Five Year Engagement and 21 Jump Street. As for her new hunky male counterpart Charlie, you may recognize him as Jax Teller from Sons of Anarchy – or just the new sexy, shirtless guy in Hollywood.
What do you think about this pair?
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