'50 Shades of Grey' Movie: Author E.L. James Accidentally Leaves Sex Toys in Her Hotel Room
Even E.L. James needs a little "inspiration" when it comes to penning her novels. The Fifty Shades of Grey author recently admitted on Twitter that she typically takes some intimate "toys" with her during her trips away from home.
"That awkward moment when you think you may have left your 'toys' in your hotel room (sighs)," E.L. James tweeted on July 30.
Although she didn't specify exactly what she left behind, she hinted to a fan that was definitely an adult toy.
"What kind of toys are you referring too?" one fan asked.
James replied: "scrabble... #not ;)"
The conversation continued with another fan admitting, "I think we've all been here." James quickly responded, "oh thank heavens it's not just me."
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Although E.L. James has been very open about her personal life, she is keeping mum about the upcoming Fifty Shades of Grey movie, which will be released on August 1, 2014.
Focus Features, the studio behind the racy flick, recently took to Facebook to make the highly coveted announcement, and the page featured the following announcement: "The global release of Fifty Shades of Grey will start in North America on Friday, August 1st, 2014 with opening dates around the world to be announced. The Focus Features domestic theatrical release will be in theaters nationwide. Universal Pictures International is releasing the movie in the rest of the world."
Sam Taylor-Johnson was recently recruited to direct the film.According to Deadline, Taylor-Johnson, who directed Nowhere Boy, which is about the Beetles' John Lennon, brought an end to the director search, which initially started in June 2012.
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The website also mentioned that Anna Karenina's Joe Wright was a top candidate to direct, but his schedule wasn't compatible with the films'.
"I am excited to be charged with the evolution of Fifty Shades of Grey from page to screen," Taylor-Johnson said in a statement. "For the legions of fans, I want to say that I will honor the power of Erika's book and the characters of Christian and Anastasia. They are under my skin too."
Casting rumors have centered around who will land the lead as S&M-crazed billionaire, Christian Grey. Man of Steel's Henry Cavill seems to easily be a top contender, along with actors Matt Bomer, Ryan Gosling and The Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder.
Although casting rumors have been swirling for months, no official casting decisions have been announced.
