I don’t think any actor with established name in movie industry who considers himself/herself and their career seriously would even consider taking part in this Twilight rip-off for desperate housewives, no matter how much it may make in th ebox office. It would have been professional suicide.

This book was originally written as Twilight fanfiction, called Master of the Universe. Every single character from this series was based on characters created by Stephenie Meyer.

So yes, it’s a Twilight rip-off.

I am well aware of where it came from, but using the same names in MOTU does not make it a rip-off. The stories & themselves are nothing alike, so could hardly be classed as a “rip-off”

If that is true, then Rob & Kristen should play the roles.

I guess you didn’t read Fifty Shades of Grey because if you did you would know it’s not only about kinky sex. It’s a beautiful love story between two special people.

I think Cam Gigandet would be a good choice to play Christian

I honestly believe that Robert Pattinson would be the only actor to perfect the role of Christian Grey. Yes, Christian was based off of him already, so of course he’ll fit. Fifty Shades is not in any way a Twilight rip-off. But Fifty Shades is SO far more different than Twilight. The characters are only in comparison if that, but it has been ruled out that they are two completely different genre’s and stories altogether. I have read the entire Twilight Saga and Fifty Shades of Grey series. Fifty Shades is not a Twilight rip-off.

and people that know the books BECAUSE They are Twilight fan fiction..You OBVIOULSY HAVE not read the books…so shut the hell up….the books STARTED as fan fiction, but she changed…SOOO many things…Its’ a great book…and if you have to bitch about it, then shut the hell up.

every actor in Hollly wood is foaming at the mouth to play this part…you don’t have a clue

AMEN…YOU SAID IT BEAUTIFULLY

Ian Somerhalder is the perfect Christian Grey.

OH BARF. THE ONLY THING ROB AND KRISTEN SHOULD PLAY IS WITH MY BALL SACK. (Fart noise)

I’m sooo glad that Ryan Gosling is not playing Christian. He is just not goodlooking enough. @Sigourney, I don’t remember reading about any vampires & wolves in the book. Maybe I need to read it again because apparently I missed it. I also missed the part where there was a love triangle.

JESSIE PAVELKA only man for the job!!!!

the perfect Christian Grey is Tyler Hoechlin http://tinyurl.com/9ljb7cm

gorgeous! I saw him at IMDB, but Henri Cavill is so much more…

a thousand times NO…

oh shut up. I love Twilight but it’s a rip off of Vampire Diaries which was written YEARS before Twilight. And Roseanne is a rip off of The Flintstones and Gabriel’s inferno is a rip off of 50 shades… blah blah blah So what each is also different in their own way and you were probably the same one who said no credible producer would want to be part of 50 shades and then they got 2 oscar winning producers….LOL just shut up please.

YUCK!! Rob didn’t even belong in Twilight he is not HOT enough

50 Shades of Grey fans are the scratch and dent bin of the human race.

A rip-off would be a carbon copy of the story. Similar traits between characters is hardly what I’d call a rip-off. The story may have started as Twilight fan fic, but it evolved into something COMPLETELY different.

No, but she will want to cast a subpar actor instead, sad.

I would still like to believe that Mr. Gosling, Skarsgard and Hemsworth have a chance at this, but if the fans of that show have control over who gets cast, then it will not be worth the film it is shot on to see, will be nothing more than an extended episode of the Vampire Diaries do bondage, I was looking forward to an adult story, but as I have predicted in the past, if certain people are cast it will turn into just another teen farce. Will just have to wait and see and hope not.

The only person in poor taste is you. Hi Marie! Don’t you ever get tired going around putting down other actors and now the author… You really ought to try and change up yor name or try a different posting style because your irrational hate comments are so overplayed and laughable. yawn

Hi Debra, don’t you get tired of trying to tell others what to do or who to like, as for irrational hate, that would be coming from you and others who believe all should worship certain actors and when they don’t get all snippy and uppity ;) as for the Author she is acting questionable, laugh all you want, it obviously makes you feel better about yourself :) I don’t think he is right for the part as an actor, I am not attacking any one, pull your sanctimonious head out. Cheers

I don’t believe anyone should worship anyone. Everyone has a right to their own opinion and have every right to say so. It’s fine to state an opinion and say you may like a certain actor over another etc and then move on. What is not cool is what you do. Your hate posts, insulting and putting down other actors and posting untruths. That’s uncalled for. That’s what you’re being called out on. Just because the author is a fan of someone or something you apparently are not, doesn’t make her ”questionable.” You go on the attack when you don’t agree or you hear things you don’t want to hear.

His sexual orientation is not the reason he shouldn’t get the role. His look is far too mature, not boyish at all and certainly not intense & intimidating like CG’s. The book does not describe him at all.

We want Matt Bomer!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ms. James is also a HUGE Twilight fan – she has called herself a Twihard. So, does that mean Rob Pattinson will play Christian? No. So, I don’t believe that her being a Vampire Diaries fan means that Ian is guaranteed the role of Christian. Ms. James does have a say in casting the role, but she has acknowledged that the producers, director, and studio also have input. Ms. James has said that she has 3 men in mind for this part – only she knows who they are. Is Ian one of them? Possibly, but not absolutely. I like Ian, but I can’t see him as Christian – just my opinion. To me, Henry Cavill would be the perfect Christian. Many believe some of the storyline of FSoG was based on his Dunhill cologne commercials – go to YouTube and watch them – you will be amazed. I don’t know who will eventually get the coveted part – but I don’t think we can count anyone in or out at this point.

I am replying in kind, as for the Author, her actions or influence on the final call, would be questioned if certain people were to be cast, please, if she had been gushing all over any other show that had one or several of the actors in it, all the followers of this person would be having a melt down, and calling certain behavior just a bit bias, as well, just calling it for what it is. I’m done with this. If he is cast, I and many more will know exactly why, and sadly it will have had nothing to do with casting the best actor for the role, but in appeasing the fanbase who made the most noise.

Henry fans are forever droning on and on about the Dunhill commercial. Talk about clutching at straws. He’s handsome but his acting leaves a lot to be desired.

You’re entitled to your opinion. Henry has a huge movie coming out next year – Man of Steel. He is the new Superman. There must be others who think like I do, or he wouldn’t have been cast in such a blockbuster role.

Now who is naive, the majority of the shows fan base are teens and young adults, it is what it is geared too. As for not mentioning Ian lolol yeah okay, he is one of the actors who just happens to be on the show, she is gushing about, yeah right nothing dodgy there ;) as for not posting, I know you cannot help yourself, god forbid someone not go along with the accepted dogma that this guy is THE ONE for the role must run with the rest gathering pitchforks and torches ;). lololol

I have said this to you before, and I’m not one to give advice, but you need to stop twisting what you read/hear and appreciate what is actually said. I cannot, and should not have to, make things any clearer for you. I’m not one to post online, pre CG almost never, but I have never ever come across someone like you. It’s not even funny. I (along with others I note) see your template comments everywhere, the majority of which I choose to ignore. Niether the time or inclination to respond.

Notably a “blockbuster role” that has been attributed to stifling more than one actor’s career. I’ve seen the stills, the trailer (if you can call it that). I hope for H’s sake it works out, but I somehow doubt it.

Oh man. Prepare for a bitch fight under your comment. Some of the fans are psychotic.

you mean whoever can pull it off—-because the character of christian grey will be very challenging.i love twilight,and am sure i will love this movie if they have a perfect christian grey. for now i will still go for ian.my first choice would have been mr pattinson.but he was written out of it.

Funny Anna, Fifty Shades started out on the internet as Twilight fan fiction and grew from there. Mrs. James took Bella and Edward in the direction a lot of fans wish it had gone but couldn’t because it was books for young adults. If you do not see all and I do mean a LOT of similarities through the books then YOU didn’t really read Twilight. When it comes to calling people out and being a bully in print, you really should know what you are talking about beforehand/

I agree, when Rob becomes serious, he’s kind of scary cold and sexy.

um think ur find jessie pavelka was her muse 4 part of cg not r patz twilight film maybe inspiration but not Rpatz. it was jessie who is the only mr grey

Yeah the movie studio thinks so. It’s not like they went around and asked for fan input. I would’ve said no to him and no to anyone. Christopher Reeve is the best Superman. And it been tried too many times anyway. I don’t think it will be that successful. And even more reason why he shouldn’t be CG if he’s playing freaking Superman.

Poor taste? She wrote the books she should be able to say whatever she wants about the books or the movie or the possible actors! I’m just saying she obviously likes him if you still don’t believe that you need to do the research. It’s out there for all to see and has been for months! I was joking anyway (halfways) about everyone getting on board Team Ian obviously everyone is entitled to an opinion but if she sees CG in him and likes him it would make me take a harder better look at him that’s for sure.

Look she clearly was a vampire diaries fan even back in Dec/Jan before the movie rights were sold and before fans of ANY base were making any noise! So don’t even try to say she’s going with the fans who are making the most noise as if that’s the reason she mentioned it!

RPattz for the win, please. Everyone was thinking of him when this was just master of the universe and he was Edward. It was so popular and passed around so much, that it went on to the book form.

yeah, that’s why his name was Edward in MOTU. wrrrooong.

I have watched them and I am not lying when I say I was not amazed. Of course it’s not guaranteed that Ian will get the part but nice to know he might at least have a shot.

I have to say, I have posted on quite a few boards regarding the role of Christian, and this is probably one of the most negative places I have come across. Everyone has their opinions, and we’re all entitled to give them, but this board has so many people saying such critical things about CG contenders! In my original post on this board, I said that I couldn’t see Ian S. as Christian, but I didn’t put Ian down in any way – and there are criticisms I could list. I love a good debate, but really…in the end, it’s a part in a movie. I would love to see Henry Cavill in the role, but I do realize my life will go on if he doesn’t play this part. Everyone has their favorites – in the end, only one person will get this part. And, everyone’s lives will go on!!!

The fact that he was in the Twilight films is reason enough for him to not be cast in 50 Shades. If people are arguing already that the books are similar then why would you want RPats as CG? People will be constantly comparing him to Edward. For me, he is not what I imagined when I read the book.

I would love to see Ian Somerhalder as CG. Check out his interview with Ryan Seacrest on Youtube under “Ian Somerhalder wants in on 50 shades”. His expressions, gestures, gaze, smile will melt you away you’ll know he is the perfect candidate for CG! As for the role of Ana, I would like to see Brittany Snow be Ana with Ian. She has acted out in various movies but she isn’t connected to any certain character and therefore can act out the role juts fine and people won’t compare her to any other characters she’s done. I believe she can act innocent, naive, stubborn, etc. and I think she can pull off being Ana. Her work in “John Tucker Must Die” and all of her crying on “Prom Night” was good. Unlike other actresses people have mentioned, Snow is good for the role. Alexis Bledel, Emma Watson, and Lucy Hale don’t suit the role because they look extremely innocent and weak-looking and I don’t believe they can do everything Ana does. AND also, I feel like people will be constantly comparing them to their most famous characters. Check out Fifty Shades of Grey casting by a Youtube user named stefnuss. This user also chose Brittany as Ana. It’s just great! Except the actors she chose for Mia and Ethan. I would have chosen Ashley Greene, Lucy Hale, or even Ashley Benson as Mia, and Bryan Greenberg as Ethan. But everyone else I think is good for the roles.

I agree that nothing’s guaranteed. Henry Cavill is good-looking and he can be a potential CG I’m not going to lie. But I just personally find Ian Somerhalder as a better fit for Chrisitian. On Youtube, search his interview with Ryan Seacrest under “Ian Somerhalder wants in on 50 Shades”. His expressions, gestures, smile and gaze totally prove he’s the perfect candidate for CG.

And I also believe Brittany Snow would be a perfect Ana and her and Ian would look great together.

In Hollywood I’m sure they can do some movie magic and make him seem taller just like they can make people’s eyes a different color, etc.

Gosling is good looking and all, but I can’t picture him being Angry CG, Very Angry CG, control-freak CG, nor Dom CG. As for Skarsgaard and Hemsworth, they look too old to pretend to be 27.

Hemsworth is only 29, younger than the Ian, and looks it as well and better built for the role, as are many others, as for Mr. Gosling, he can act,

I never lose sight of the fact that this should not be taken serioulsy. I’ve made valid/fair points about his acting without getting too personal. I’ve seen far less sensitve comments on other boards. People can get as low down as they want, it’s the outright lies that irks me.

No, “Edward” was the inspiration. And he’s already attached to Twilight, so to continue with his career he needs roles that don’t attach him to another series or whatever.

Wow, his eyelashes in that gif to the left are just “thud”. Love his blushing too.

I agree 100%. Rob can definitely play all sides of the Christian Grey character. Would love to see him in that role but not with Kristen Stewart as Ana.

No. Ms James has said and it, and it is well known that she is a huge Twilight fan and that the original muse for CG was the character of Edward. I know people who were in her original fan fic group where it all started. Why would a fitness trainer be her muse?

I hope Ian does not get the role, I hope this is all a ruse, having a hard time thinking that she would accidently indicate anyone at this point, and like it has been pointed out, she was being fed these names, it sounded kind of scripted, getting the fans all in a tizzy, well it worded ;)

I get your sarcasm but what about Mrs. Robinson? Or the guy from college with the art show? Ring any bells? If you think Twilight was JUST a series about vampires and werewolves then you did miss the entire concept. Of course you were helped along by Summit playing up the part of Jacob to make it much more than it was.

That has got to be the most ignorant thing i have heard!! Because he’s gay? really? Have you not seen his acting? He’s a sexy intriguing actor regardless of his sexuality!!!

Yes I agree I think he has the eyes, the look he screams Christian Grey.