Now that Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev have split, have your dreams of them starring together as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie been shattered? Never fear, Fifty fans, there's plenty more fish in the sea, including Nikita actress Lyndsy Fonseca. The 26-year-old California native might be perfect for the sexy role, and after you see this fan-made trailer showing Lyndsy as Ana and Matt Bomer as Christian, you'll be totally convinced these two should be cast.

Just when we thought we had as-close-as-you-can-get to official Fifty Shades of Grey movie news, thinking that Price & Prejudice and Atonement director Joe Wright would most likely be getting the director gig on the film, Deadline is reporting that it was all a big fat premature LIE! Okay, not exactly. Apparently Wright was a likely candidate to direct, but it wasn't a sure thing as everyone seemed to think. And now he's reportedly had to bow out due to a scheduling conflict.

Still, the site reports that the "script by Kelly Marcel is in" (whoo hoo!), and "there’s no question that Focus, Universal, and producers Mike De Luca and Dana Brunetti are beginning the search for a director." However, insiders warn the process has just begun. But even with Wright out of the running, there's still a short list of potentials floating around ...

It was innocent at first. You didn't mean to become as infatuated as you did. But you couldn't help it. And now, you've just got to admit it -- you've come down with a seriously unshakable case of Fifty Shades of Grey fever. That's okay -- you're not alone!

There are people who've read Fifty Shades of Grey, and then there are Fifty Shades of Grey fans who mean business. They're captivated -- either because their sex lives have thrived thanks to the book, they can't wait to see the film cast, and/or they just can't get enough of Ana and Christian. No matter the reason, there's no shame. Here, 12 ways to know if you're a hardcore Fifty Shades fan ...

Get prepared to breathe a deep sigh of relief. While it's not exactly the announcement we've been waiting for, it looks like we're thisclose to Focus Features and Universal Pictures bringing a director onboard for the Fifty Shades of Grey movie ... The lucky bloke appears to be none other than Joe Wright, who directed Anna Karenina, Hanna, Atonement, and Pride & Prejudice. He makes perfect sense, being that the studio has always wanted someone with "art-house sensibilities." (Other top contenders have included Bennett Miller, Patty Jenkins, and Gus Van Sant.)

It bears noting that sources say that there is currently no deal in place, and Wright has not officially won the job. Nonetheless, all signs point to an official announcement on the horizon. 

Here, five reasons why Wright is a worthy pick to steamy novel's screen adaptation ...

They're dropping like flies, people! First, Ryan Gosling decides to take a break from acting, making the chances of him stepping into the role of Christian Grey even slimmer. Then, Ryan Amell outright bowed out, saying that he definitely will NOT play the dominant billionaire. And now, a Fifty Shades of Grey fan favorite, who has been considered a top contender from the get-go, has been quoted pretty much bashing the book -- and more specifically, the explicit nature of the story. He's all but saying he's disinterested in the part.

I'm almost afraid to reveal who he is, because it'll result in the crushing of thousands of hearts -- on both sides of the pond! But okay, ladies. Here we go. My deepest condolences if you've been rooting for ...

Good news for those of you in love with Ian Somerhalder; bad news for those of you in love with Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev as a couple. After over three years of dating, Ian and Nina have broken up. Moment of silence. Okay, now quietly rejoice.

Remember several weeks back when Vampire Diaries-turned-Arrow star Stephen Amell posted a video mentioning the meeting he took regarding the Fifty Shades of Grey movie? He was the closest thing we had to a lead on a guy poised to play Christian Grey. (Ian Somerhalder was probably stalking the story as it unfolded online and cursing a blue streak.) Then, we heard Alex Pettyfer may have a shot ... at least if potential director Gus Van Sant has anything to say about it. Well, now, it looks like the buzz has come full circle, and we can write Amell off as a contender -- for good.

As it turns out, the actor hadn't even read the book when he took that meeting! (Brilliant, dude.) But he recently got the chance to and posted his take on Facebook ...

Ever since we first started buzzing about who would play Christian Grey, Ian Somerhalder has been acting like he's got the role locked down. And even though Alex Pettyfer was cast by Gus Van Sant as Christian in his test film to impress producers, Ian is still acting like he's been personally handed the part by E.L. James. More proof: He wrote a vague tweet that sent Team Ian into a tizzy the other day.

The Vampire Diaries heartthrob updated his followers with, "bye-bye Barcelona- back to LA to break down the new movie with the one and only Ivana Chubbuck (my acting coach and guru)." In other words, his very own Elena Lincoln?!?! Ha! But seriously ... what new movie?!