'Fifty Shades of Grey' Movie Casting: Henry Cavill Acknowledges Christian Chatter
The rumor mill continues to churn over who will ultimately land the role of the S&M-crazed billionaire Christian Grey in the movie adaptation of E.L. James' "Fifty Shades of Grey" novel.
While fans of the racy read haven't been shy about expressing their opinions over who should play the part, there have been certain actors who have garnered more of a backing than others. One of which has been "Man of Steel's" Henry Cavill.
Due to his good looks and well-chiseled physique, many woman would love to see Cavill don the Grey role. According to Details, the 29-year-old spoke about the possibility of playing the hunky CEO.
"Whether that happens, that decision will be made at the time it has to be made. It would be a very different kind of thing than 'Man of Steel,'" Cavill said.
"Twilight" author Stephanie Meyers actually envisioned the English actor to be the perfect Edward Cullen. However, the part ultimately ended up going to Robert Pattinson due to Cavill's age.
Although the actor's response wasn't very direct, his acknowledgement of the part could be an indication that he's likely in talks to play Grey. Other potential suitors for the main role include "Gangster Squad's" Ryan Gosling, "Vampire Diaries'" Ian Somerhalder and "White Collar's" Matt Bomer, amongst many other well-known actors.
The sexually charged "Fifty Shades of Grey" story revolves around a recent college graduate named Anastasia Steele who gets herself caught up in a dominant and submissive sexual relationship with the rich and kinky Grey. Through an "agreement," they both explore the world of bondage and masochism.
Up until this point, James and the producers attached to the film have remained relatively discreet on their casting approach. Earlier in the year, Focus Features and Universal Pictures purchased the rights to the "Fifty Shades." The racy, erotica has now sold well over 20 million copies.
