Tonight it was announced that Charlie Hunnam has dropped out of the film due to scheduling difficulties with his hit show Sons of Anarchy.
I do not believe that for one second. I'm sure he knew when he signed up for the film and what the schedule was going to be. Reports are saying that he would not be ready for the fame that may come with the film and didn't want to make another "Showgirls" (critically destroyed 1995 film that was deemed too graphic at the time of release)
I can see his resistance. Although I have never read the book I am very familiar with it's plot and characters. ( since no one would shut up about the book for the whole of 2012). Many big names went around for the part but two relatively unknown got the leads, probably because many big names were afraid to touch the film. I know some of the scenes are very graphic and this film could be a career make or break. If it goes wrong the leads could end up being a laughing stock the world over. His role is very serious in Sons of Anarchy and I don't think he would like to jeopardize his career in a film that some may come to consider pornographic (there are always going to be some). Also the reactions to his casting would knock anyones confidence, some comments were brutal.
Although he is a hottie with a body, (check him out in Pacific Rim) he is not the man I and many woman image to be Christian Grey. I think the perfect person for the role is Ian Somerhalder, the Vampire Diaries Star has expressed interest in the role and from what I know of Gray's character profile he is perfect. He has a edge to him and plays dark and moody oh so well. He is also beautiful to look at and I think he would be perfect as Mr Grey.
Whatever Charlie's reason hopefully his replacement is met with a better response.
Charlie Hunnam, no longer Christian Grey
Ian Somerhalder, His Replacement?
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