‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Movie News: Rumors Suggest Actresses Catherine Zeta Jones, Nicole Kidman, & Cate Blanchett To Join Cast [VIDEO]
Executives for the film Fifty Shades of Grey are now finalizing deals surrounding the Darker movie sequel and production is scheduled to begin shortly.
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While it has been confirmed that lead actors Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson will be returning to the big screen to reprise the roles as billionaire businessman Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, new rumors suggest that there will be some new faces to add to the cast.
Fashion and Style pointed out that execs are looking for an actress to play the role of Elena, Mr. Grey's longtime friend and business partner.
'Fifty Shades of Grey' New 'Darker' Sequel Will Reportedly Begin Production Soon
In E.L. James' erotic trilogy, Elena Lincoln, or Mrs. Robinson to Ana, is friend of Christian's mother and the two began an affair when he was just 15 years old and she was the one who introduced Christian to the world of BDSM.
According to the site, notable actresses like Catherine Zeta Jones, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, Halle Berry, Denise Richards and Charlize Theron could all be potential candidates.
While movie execs have yet to confirm if the ladies were in the running for the new role, those are just a few ideas.
It has recently been confirmed that singer Rita Ora will be back to reprise her role as Mia Grey in the next two installments. Rumors online also suggest that runway model Cara Delevingne could also be joining the cast.
Universal has yet to announce an official release date for the new film but actors Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson have been told to plan on an early 2016 shoot for a 2017 release.
