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'50 Shades of Grey' Author Responds to Casting Rumors ... and She's Mad

by Mary Fischer on September 6, 2012 at 12:21 PM

EL JamesIf anyone knows who would be best suited to take on the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie, it has to be author E. L. James, right? I mean, those characters are her babies, so she should probably have some say as to who is given the task of bringing Christian and Ana's steamy relationship to the big screen.

And it sounds like she wasn't too pleased about her husband running his mouth and saying that Ryan Gosling would likely be cast as Christian, because E. L. James posted an irate tweet voicing her frustrations:

"ALL CASTING NEWS NOT TRUE. ALL ARE RUMOURS AT THE MOMENT. YES, SHOUTY CAPITALS. GRRR...."

Gee -- do ya think she's a little bit pissed off about all those names being thrown around? She's either stark raving mad that people are talking about casting her characters without her consent, or there's always the possibility that she has way more inside information about the film than she's letting on -- and she's concerned because whoever HAS been cast has been leaked. And if the latter is true, then E L James is one very sneaky lady -- because that tweet will probably throw a lot of people off course.

Even though no official cast announcements have been made with the rumors that are circulating, I can still see where she'd be upset about the big reveal being ruined since so many names already seem to be favored. At this point, it's not like anyone will be too shocked if Christian's role does go to Ryan Gosling, or possibly Ian Somerhalder or Henry Cavill. And if Alexis Bledel, Shailene Woodley, or Blake Lively winds up as Anastasia? Yeah, no jaws are going to drop over that one either. On that note, it's totally understandable that she'd want to keep things secret for a bit longer (if she does know anything) -- at least to try and drag out the suspense.

Do you think E. L. James should get to pick the cast for the movie?

 

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  • SK Jean
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    SK Jean

    September 6, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    of course i personally think her vote should be the finally decision..as long as his first name is Ian And last name is Somerhalder lol


  • Lynn...
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    Lynn Topper Ridge

    September 6, 2012 at 12:38 PM
    I like Ryan Gosling, but not for Christian. He's not good looking enough. He's a good looking man but not Christian...
  • Abbie
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    Abbie

    September 6, 2012 at 12:42 PM
    The only person she should be mad at is her husband for saying that! Rumor or not, fingers crossed it's Gosling..he's got it all! Remember ladies, CG is more than just a pretty face and hot bod..he's got to be able to ACT 3 dimensional too!
  • Michelle
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    Michelle

    September 6, 2012 at 12:43 PM
    Ian Somerhalder playing Christian Grey is the only way I will even go see the movie. Ryan Gosling is nothing like Christian he's ugly!
  • Jessi...
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    Jessica Mahoney

    September 6, 2012 at 12:44 PM
    mattbomermattbomermattbomer. that is all.
  • Chris...
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    Christine Saunders Namoski

    September 6, 2012 at 12:46 PM
    If she is mad she needs to get over it because everyone who has bought the books has made her a rich lady and as fans of the books she should be pleased to see all of the fans making comments. Of course she should have a say she wrote the books, but as a fans of the books we are just having fun saying who our "perfect" Christian and Anna are. Just one readers opinion.
  • Jenni...
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    Jennifer Polk Millard

    September 6, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Jessie Pavelka please!!!


  • Conni...
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    Connie Shields Graybeal

    September 6, 2012 at 12:47 PM
    It just has to be someone better than Ian or Ryan....Jessie Pavelka is the ideal Christian in my book....HE is exactly what I pictured...Big broad shoulders and a bigger muscley body :)
  • Carolyn
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    Carolyn

    September 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM
    NO to Ryan. Not what I envisioned at all! Matt Bomer would be my first choice bc he has those sexy chiseled features and looks great in a suit. Ian would be my second choice for much the same reason. I think Matt would best pull it off.
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    Carmen Martin

    September 6, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Oh, that poor woman.  How EVER will she survive? 


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