When literature student Anastasia Steele interviews successful entrepreneur Christian Grey, she finds him very attractive and deeply intimidating. Convinced that their meeting went badly, she tries to put him out of her mind – until he turns up at the store where she works part-time, and invites her out.
But Grey is tormented by inner demons, and consumed by the need to control. As they embark on a passionate love affair, Ana discovers more about her own desires, as well as the dark secrets Grey keeps hidden away from public view… – from the book jacket
Selling in the millions and topping charts in the USA, UK, New Zealand and Australia, the Shades Trilogy may be the biggest hit of 2012. Already optioned for a movie, Fifty Shades of Grey is definitely going to continue dominating the world bestseller lists.
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I think Bradd Pitt should play Christian Grey
Ryan Gosling! He’s the brooding type that would be perfect! Plus he is totally gorgeous 🙂
My choice is Christian Bale. He has that angry/violent side to him that fits in with Christian Grey’s character.
Daniel Day-Lewis – thats my choice
Christian Bale
Ian Somerhalder would be perfect! He is gorgeous and he does the bad guy act really well in the vampire diaries series.
Jake gyllenhall
Ryan Gosling’s sexy self would be perfect!
Ian Somerhalder, for sure!! Yummy …
Brad Pitt
Ryan Gosling is “SO HOT RIGHT NOW”. Who doesn’t want to see a bit more of him?
Tatum Channing
Michael Fassbender!
Jake gyllenhall
Ian Somerhalder ! 🙂
Alexander Skarsgard would be ideal.
Ryan Gosling!! No doubt about it!!
To say that I am a fan of the trilogy would be the understatement of the century – you can ask any of my friends. To have the trilogy in hard copies would be fantastic!! Please please…
Christian Bale
Ryan Gosling, for sure
I think stuart townsend should play the part 😉
James McAvoy
Eric Dane!! He’s got the serious look as well as the extreme sexiness going for him and who would steam the screen better than THE mcsteamy?!
Colin Egglesfield is perfect! He has that smokey eyed look and he’s mysterious and sexy :))
Johnny Depp 🙂
Ian Somerhalder or a new-ish guy like Robbie Amell or Jeremy Sumpter
Ryan Gosling 😉
I think Christian Bale would be ideal, although Ian Somerholder also has that sexy dark mysterious quality that would make him perfect!
To me Robert Downey Jr would be perfect.
He has the hunky looks as well as that unpredictable dark side to draw inspiration from! He is a brilliant actor!
Mmmmm… tough one… how about Jude Law 🙂 Always hunky and definitely mysterious!
Christian Bale definitely or if its more low budget and they aren’t all for acting then Ian Somerhalder. Should definitely be somebody who exudes mystery and success. Christian Bale does such a good job as Bruce Wayne.
Hugh Jackman!!!
3Ryan Gosling 🙂
I would suggest Alexander Skarsgard or Jared Leto.
I think both of them have the ability to portray a dark character and still be irresistable at the same time.
Chris Helmsworth
Keanu Reeves
Kevin Costner!
Ryan Gosling or Christian Bale – both gorgeous with that underlying ‘dark side’
My choice would be Timothy Olifant. He acted in Hitman. He also acted in Die Hard 4.0 and I am Number 4. He has a dark, mysterious side and he is a ver good actor. He is sexy and I think he is very underrated. – think he would be perfect for the role because he is different from the mainstream spotlight actors and girls will go nuts over him! 🙂
Ian Somerhalder!!!
Alexander Skarsgard
Jason Stratum- He not only has the smoldering and charisma look but also the deptness to play this role. It will suit him really well.
Christian Bale will be perfect
Christian Bale
Ian Somerhalder for sure.No one does brooding sadistic moods better.
Ryan Gosling would be perfect for the role!
Colin Egglesfield – would definitely go and see that hunk on screen!
Matthew McConaughy will be awesome.
Hugh Jackman. Gorgeous and also can portray that dark, mysterious character
Channing Tatum!!!!
Johnny Depp
Christian Bale would be perfect.
Ed Westwick would be so perfect…Intriguing, mysterious, and oh-so-sexy!!!
Ryan Gosling – he’s such a pleasure to watch
Ryan Reynolds would be perfect!
Michael Fassbender, or maybe Timothy Olyphant…
Jason Stratham. It’s like Transporter all over again!
I think Jason Straham should play him. He’s got the appeal. He’s got the whole “businessman with secrets” look. He’d be ideal.
Jude Law –
Christian Bale should play him!
So many choices!
Ian Somerhalder.
Christian Bale.
Desmond Harrington.
Alex Pettyfer.
Jared Padalecki.
Those are my top 5!!!
Brad Pitt
Hugh Jackman FTW!
Liam Hemsworth
Chace Crawford…age + looks
Henry Cavill would be perfect
i think it should be Jude Law! yummy 😉
Colin Farrell for sure
After watching crazy stupid love I have to say Ryan Gosling! I watch all his movies 🙂
Channing Tatum
Ian Somerhalder!!!
Intimidating… James Franco!
Robert Pattinson. yum yum
Brad Pitt
Ryan Gosling
🙂
Hugh Jackman!
IAN SOMERHALDER
HUGH JACKMAN
Ryan Gosling!!!!
ROB LOWE
Daniel Day-Lewis – he’s got the whole tortured soul routine down and would be brilliant in this role.
George Clooney!
Henry Cavill or Theo James
Robert Downey Jnr, he’s just perfect in every role he plays 😀
JASON STRATHAM
Ian Somerhalder
Matt Damon
Easily Joaquin Phoenix.
Phoenix wouldn’t even need to act, he would be so alike to Grey 😉
Sam Worthington
Ryan Phillipe
Daniel Craig
-FTW 😀
Zac Efron!!! He is the ONLY one!
Johnny Depp
Most definitely Ryan Reynolds……..he is the ultimate hunk
Chris Hemsworth would be awesome 😀
hmm, its a toss up for me between Hugh jackman, Ryan gosling(a fan favorite with respect to previous comments) and Robert Downey Jr. All 3 versatile actors that could adequately portray the dark, brooding and somewhat enigmatic character.
Tom Hiddleston would be perfect. He is just so intense.
Christian Bale or Robert Downey Jr
Henry Cavill or Eddie Redmayne
Brad pitt
Ryan reynolds!
Alexander Skarsgård would be a great choice for the role of Christian. He plays a character of depth in TRUE BLOOD and he would bring the softer side as well as the dark and sombre of Christian. If I hear another “Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson would be perfect for the roles of Christian and Anastasia”, I might just start screaming and throwing myself off the nearest bridge. So over the whole Twilight thing.
i never thought i would say this but i am leaning towards ian somerhalder… but maybe christian bale?
Christian Bale – that broody intensity coupled with his gorgeous face would be perfect. He does “tortured by inner demons” thing so well…
Ian Somerhalder
Eric Salter Balfour!!!
I think Michael Fassbender would be the perfect actor for this role.
I would definately say;
Joseph Gordan-Levitt
Chris Hemsworth
Those would be my top 2.
Ryan Gosling, he’s the perfect choice.
Ian Somerhalder
Ian somerhalder! ♥
He’s perfect for the part.
Kevin Costner …….part needs someone who has a little mystery ,yet sexy , yet worldly , elusive all rolled into his personality
Julian McMahon….one of those guys you love to hate and hate to love types !!
Ryan Gosling 🙂
Joaquin Phoenix
Christian Bale
Robert Downey Jnr or George Clooney
Ian Somerhalder for sure ~ he’s shown diversity especially on the romantic side of a story. Talk about all-consuming love & it being the worst or the best thing for you…
Brad Pitt.
Alex O’Loughlin
Alexander Skarsgard is irresistible to even the strongest-willed woman… please, please let him be the one!!!
My choice would be Tom Hardy…He is one yummy man! And has great acting talent, too! Not too young-not too old, so hot and full of potential…What more can you ask for…:)
Josh Lucas
George Clooney
Jim Caviezel
Well…Ryan Gosling for me:)
Definitely Bradd pitt
Viggo mortensen
Tom Cruize
Christian Bale
Ralph Fiennes
Johnny Depp
Gerard Butler
Brad Pitt
Ian Somerhalder for sure!
Hugh Jackaman or Christian Bale
Channing Tatum
Sounds like some of you haven’t read the books. Christian is only 28! Ian Somerhalder with grey contacts or Chris Pine would do the trick for me