If you haven't yet or don't ever plan to read the trilogy Shades of Grey by E.L. James, then you can just skip this post. It's time to be the casting director. I don't know about you, but when I read a book, I envision the characters. What they look like, their demeanor, etc. Shades of Grey starts off immediately by describing to us the main characters' physical traits and it doesn't take much longer after that to figure out their personalities.
Now, follow me along on my "Casting for Christian Grey" journey. Here is the first guy I thought of when I started to read about Mr. Christian Grey:
Nick Zano. He portrayed a billionaire on 90210 for a couple episodes and as soon as I started to read about Christian in the beginning of Book One, I felt the same "higher than thou" attitude that his character had. Not sure if he has the star quality this film deserves though.
However, the more I read, the more I fell in love with Mr. Christian Grey and I could just not see myself really falling in love with Nick Zano. But then I started thinking about this guy...
Matt Lanter. He's my 90210 hottie and known to be the quiet, mysterious, bad boy on the show. I definitely wouldn't mind seeing his Fifty Shades because he's totally got that soft spot, just like Christian...
In case you need a few more pictures:
Let's face it - he's extremely good looking. I would not be opposed to seeing him as Mr. Grey on the big screen. But he's just missing something...
Okay, okay so aside from the 90210 men, who would I cast? Well, at the end of the day, you need more than just "the look." You need the talent. This is a deep, often dark, portrayal of a man who has unique desires, a controlling personality, but in some round-about way, just wants to love and be loved.
That said, I think this film, if casted and written well [I have no idea how they are going to edit out some of those scenes] could be amazing. I think it's going to take one of these actors to make it happen:
Oh, come on. You saw that one coming. Mr. Gosling is my man. I think he would pull off Christian Grey brilliantly. He's known for his dark roles. [Drive, Murder by Numbers, Half Nelson, Blue Valentine, etc.] However, I wouldn't put him at the top of my list. Mainly because when I read the books, I don't envision him.
I envision someone more like my top two picks. Here they are...
Matt Bomer. I look at him and think, "Mr. Grey." It's his eyes especially. They are intense and distant and slightly disturbed. In fact, I think I might be falling in love with him. He's pretty much one of the most attractive men I have ever laid eyes on [Still love you, Ryan!] Sadly, he and I will, uh... never work out. But he'd play a great Christian!
And then... the one guy I said "no" to for a while. Everyone said, "yes, yes, yes!" and I just didn't see it. Didn't feel it. However, after much thought and studying of pictures [the best part] I see it now. *Note: I have a few rules. He's had several "looks" and these are the only ones I'd be okay with for the look of CG:
Ian Somerhalder. He just can't have dark black hair when he plays Christian. But that sideways smile... that will work. Definitely. I think he has the demeanor and darkness needed for this character while also being that drop-dead gorgeous Greek god that CG is.
Now, if you'll pardon me... it's time to go read and picture one of these beautiful men as Mr. Christian Grey himself. Sigh. Double sigh. I spent a lot of time on this post, believe it or not. Looking at pictures and then re-looking at them takes a lot of time!
Okay, let's open up the can of worms - who do YOU want to be cast as Christian Grey?
116 comments:
Matt Lanter for sure. He's so hot.
Hmmmm good picks. Since I started reading I have been thinking who will be playing him. I love LOVE love me some Ryan Gossling and honestly would love to see him almost naked for 3 movies but I when I think about how Ana describes his eyes I think its got to be Ian SOmerhalder for me.
Matt Lanter or Ryan Gosling, either would be suffice :) I just started reading the first book & it is definitely one of those books you don't want to put down!
Happy Monday!
Yes, YES to Ian! He's the only one I can envision at this point...I think it's his smolder...totally Christian. Ryan Gosling would be a dream come true, but I think he's a longshot. I tried really hard to picture Alexsander Skarsgard, but just couldn't do it. I'm interested to hear who you think for Ana!
I haven't read these books (yet), but from what reviews I've read & what I've heard about his character, Ryan Gosling wouldn't be a good fit, primarily because we associate him with too many other roles. Someone rather "under the radar" would work better, I've heard. All of the other choices you picked are lovely. I particularly like Matt Lanter.
I think Ryan Gosling could definitely do it!! I saw "Drive" and he can totally pull off the bad boy.
Yummy. Happy Monday to ME!!!!!!! haha
Seriously though.. I do love me some Ryan Gosling, but I just don't see him as Christian Grey. But Matt Bomer? BINGO! Matt Bomer = Christian Grey. He would be perfect!!!! Good call!
Now who would play Ana?
While I love to read I'm actually terrible at picturing the characters in my head. They're more like blurry, faded shapes. With that being said, going through your picks I was a little off thinking "no, that's not right"... "that's not him" until .... I saw Matt Bomer. That is most certainly Christian Grey. GREAT pick!
Totally agree with your top two picks! I keep picturing Ian as Grey when I'm reading!
IAN!!!!!! haha I feel so bad for crushing on him so hard since I am married but my husband agrees, he is one pretty man! ;0
xo,
ashley
Ian fo sho!!! he just looks like he fits the part!!
1) I'm so mad cuz I left the longest comment and it didn't post :( hahaha 2) I TOTALLY thought Matt Bomer too!! Mmmhmm 3) I loooove Ian cuz I'm a huge Vampire Diaries fan an he totally has those qualities to play Christian but I already identify him as his character on VD so it'll be hard to see him as someone else... He was asked in an interview about it and he said "it's not fiction, and it's not fact... Yet" so there's definitely been major talk about him getting the role
They are all perfect!! And of course I have no problem if they ever want to practice lines! I feel like I could do Ana well;)
Matt Bomer. Fo Sho. Everything about him screams Mr. Grey.
xx
L
PS I love Nick Zano, I just can't see him as Mr. Grey
Here is my take...I just don't think there is any actor that could live up to the Christian Grey that I have conjured up in my head! I almost don't want to see the movie if and when it comes out because I don't want to be disappointed....there is no way that the movie will be anywhere close to how good the books were! But, Matt Bomer is HOT!!! ;)
xo,
Shanna
I think Ian ... but I have a few in mind and I can't remember their names! Remember the guy who played Owen on OTH?
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Hands down Ryan Gosling gets my vote! Ian would be a good second option looks wise, I have never seen him act. Is he good?
Great choices! I would add Oliver Jackson-Cohen to the list ("The Raven").
my vote is for ian! i have a super lusty love for him thanks to vampire diaries!
I am reading the third book and I really feel like an addict because I am not sure what I will do when I finish! As much as I love mr. Gosling I don't see him when I picture Mr. Grey. however Mr. lanter in that cream business jacket I totally picture! I think he would be perfect. Bomer I just feel like he looks more evil and I don't see him potraying the loving part.
I am LOVING all the pictures in this post!!!
love your choices!
reading the physical description in the book the only face that came to my mind is MATT BOMER. i wasn't even watching white collar then but i think he has the most handsome face on tv/movie. but acting-wise, RYAN GOSLING has my vote. he's an amazing actor who can pull off anything!!! i dont like ian's weird facial expressions. lanter's a good choice too.
thanks for a reasonable blog!
Colin Egglesfield, hands down...he would be PERFECT!!!
but who is the guy in the red tie above...he would be good too...
My vote is for Henry Cavil. He is amazing!
Henry Cavill. Hands down.
There's a racecar driver named Nelson Piquet Jr., he's who I instantly thought of to be Christian Grey if there was ever a movie while I was reading the books. You'll have to google him!
I'm older that most of you and MY Christian Grey is Richard Gere all the way!!!!
Matt Bomer is perfect! Gorgeous, cool, with a hint of mystery in his eyes!
Ok here's the thing...... I love Ryan Gosseling. However, he's too old, sadly. Otherwise he'd be perfect. I don't dig Ian at all. Not how I picture CG. CG is clean cut, elegantly beautiful and very demure. That being said, Andrew Garfield would be perfect. He's tall, proper, well spoken, sexy as hell AND he's the new spiderman... He is yummy! He would need to bulk up (he's a little too skinny), but he did it for Peter Parker, he could definitely do it for Christian Grey.
I love Ryan Gosling, but Matt Bomer has a look in his eyes that is to die for! He is such a great actor, I wish he was in more films. He gets my vote!
Ben Barnes is stuck in my mind when I read "Grey." He was smoking hot in Dorian Gray (2009)! Sexy!
MATT BOMER hands down! look at that perfect face!!!
I think Ian Somerhalder has the darkness and the mercurial chops for the role. It also helps that he's Damn fine!!! Please dont put Nina with him though.....Ana needs to be a new young actress!!!
so i'm the only person alive who hasn't read the book (i'm on the wait list at the library) but i like these pics!!!
William Levy :)
GABRIEL AUBRY.....enough said!!!
Oliver Jackson Cohen is good for Christian too. He is handsome Brit actor. He is now 26 years old. 6'3 ft. tall. Give chance to others.
I agree. Oliver Jackson-Cohen is also good for Christian. I saw his pictures on Facebook and Google. Very handsome. I also saw him on Youtube doing Yoga for the movie "Faster" 2010.
British Actor Benedict Cumberbatch would make a perfect Christian Grey.
Who the heck is Matt Bomer? He made me stop breathing for a second in his white t-shirt. I have officially lost my mind. I read the books and feel lost not being able to read anything else. It is all I can think about :)
Dave Annable from Brothers & Sisters!!! He's perfect.
Paul Walker, ALL THE WAY!!!! he has the talent, the drive, but most of all "THE LOOK"!!!!
The only way I will see the movie is if it is Matt Bomer - I don't care if he is gay...that is what i picture Mr. Grey looking like - YUMMY!!!
I can definitely see Matt Bomer but when I read these books my Christian Grey is Chris Hemsworth!
Ian for sure! He is so hot and has the mystery about him. The devilish grin. That is who I want to see play Mr. Grey.
Simon Baker
I have to agree with your number one choice: Matt Bomer. From the first description of Fifty, this is who I envisioned throughout the trilogy. I would partner him with Alexis Bledel d for her big, beautiful blue eyes.
Although the other choices are also very attractive....Matt Lanter's face is too round,Ryan does not have the muscle body, Ian's eyebrows would need some manscaping, so Matt Bomer is just PERFECT for the part.
LOL! I did a "shades of grey" post a few months ago with my casting.. but this post def just got me all hott and bothered.. whew too many sexy men on one blog!!
I am torn between to men, both equally gorgeous!!! Ian summerhalder or Chris Pine!!
Matt Bonner is definitely in the running...but how about Andrew Garfield as a contender too.. It needs to be a new face so we JUST see Christian!!
I am completely captivated by this trilogy and in my opinion Matt Bomer has the perfect look for Christian but I can't get over the fact that he has publicly announced he is gay. Now I couldn't care less what he does in his private life but I want MY Christian to be ALL man!
So, having said that, my pick is for either Ian Somerholder or Colin Egglesfield.
If I would have read this blog before today, I would have completely gone with Matt Bomer for the part. He is my one and only celebrity crush; however, I think my boyfriend wanted to ruin my dreams of marrying him in the future by texting me this morning that Matt is gay and has a partner... so, as much as I would love for him to play Christian I do believe it would be very hard to separate that from his character in the movie. Things will be much steamier if a man full of testerostrone and desire for women instead of men. Nothing against his sexuality, even though it's a disappointment. It just would not be the same. :( Anyhow, Ian is probably the second best because he looks most like Matt. Haha
So much eye candy! YUM! :) I have to say... I think Ian is my favorite!! But Matt Bomer is a great choice too!!!
IAN IAN IAN!!! I do not want to see Ryan Gosling-- it's hot but not in a GREEK GOD, DARK, MYSTERIOUS way.....
What about Alexander Skarsgard!
What are your thoughts on Jared Leto or Leo, or Ben Affleck, Ian looks mighty scrumptious too...I think they should have a huge worldwide vote and get it narrowed down...I am wondering if this movie is going to be released in theaters or just on net-flicks hahahah
Oliver Jackson Cohen is also good for Christian. When I saw his pictures, OMG! He is so hot!!! <3 <3
Henry Cavill - he was on "The Tudors" and I read that Stephenie Meyer had always envisioned him playing Edward but he was deemed too old looking by casting directors.
Dan Stevens - Matthew Crawley on "Downton Abbey" - but I wonder if DA producers would want him playing someone like Christian while he's still doing DA.
Yessss for MATT BOMER !!!!'
Matt bomer is Christian. He is exactly what i imagine. Ian has a weird smile.
When I read a book I picture what the characters would look like in a movie version. Ian was the first person I pictured when I first started the book. Before I found out there were talk about a movie. How ironic is that. He is so Christian Grey.
Keesha
I don't understand how someone can see Ian as Christian, he looks more like a Jack Hyde to me, with his crooked smile and playboy eyes. Ian doesn't have an ounce of sweet innocence or mystery to his looks - two of which is two of the most important part of his character, aside from his wild sexiness.
Henry Cavill definitely my top choice :) Have you seen him in his superman suit? Damn. Matt Bomer would work too.
Oliver Jackson-Cohen is great as Christian. Look at him. He is so handsome. I love his sweet accent. He is cute and charming.
I agree. Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Christian.
Uhm.. Yeah I also agree. Oliver Jackson-Cohen is good as Christian. He is handsome. I can't stop staring at his pictures on Facebook and Google. He is so hot when he is doing Yoga.
Oliver Jackson-Cohen is also great as Christian Grey. No doubt.
I think Matt Bommer is perfect!!! I have been defending him on Pinterest with the "You know he's Gay, right?" comments from some folks. I think his acting skills are what should be discussed not his sexual orientation. Makes me a little angry!!!!
Matt Bomer for Christian Grey!!!
Ashley Greene for Ana Steele!!!
Exactly.
Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Christian Grey. He is 6'3 ft tall. He is 26 yrs. old. So handsome. I saw his pictures on Facebook. He is so hot when he is doing yoga. I saw it on youtube. I love his accent.
what about Gerard Butler? he has the hair and maybe the right color. and as for being totally hot,well just look at the 300 movie and his wicked body.
Its GOTTA be BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH-- He's not cookie-cutter handsome, but he is GORGEOUS, and INCREDIBLY SEXY. You can absoluetly imagine him playing the dark side and all the really sexy and kinky stuff. The other guys above are just too "normal"
Those guys are beautiful but too young. I say Henry Cavill. Plus he knows how to do sex scenes...watch the Tudors to see.
Oliver Jackson-Cohen is perfect fit for Christian Grey. He is so handsome good looking guy. He looks like Jake Gyllenhaal too. He is a good actor. I saw a lot of pictures on Facebook, Twitter and Google. He is so hot when he is doing yoga from the movie "Faster". He is really good. I also love his accent.
Oliver Jackson-Cohen is perfect fit for Christian Grey. He is so handsome good looking guy. He looks like Jake Gyllenhaal too. He is a good actor. I saw a lot of pictures on Facebook, Twitter and Google. He is so hot when he is doing yoga from the movie "Faster". He is really good. I also love his accent.
Benedict Cumberbatch! :)
Jessie Pavelka is the perfect Christian Grey!
Ian Somerhalder!!!!!!!!!!
Christian Bale . . . he has got that sexy dark personality that is so Christian Grey! And that tender passionate side. Talk about mercurial!
Ian....Ian....Ian!!!!!!!! If you've watched Vampire Diaries...you will know I am right!!! He is arrogant, dark, controlling, torn by heart ache and is in need for that connection that he believes he is not worthy of!! AND.... Absolutely gorgeous!!! U r right...it's more than looks and he just so plays Damon so well!! VOTE IAN!!!!!!!
Google Chris Price. Definitely a A+++ and a very smooth actor. I know the looks matter but he has to have the power and substance to pull a "fifty".
Chris Pine ****
Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Christian Grey. He is so handsome and hot. He is just 26 yrs. old. He is tall. I love his accent. :) See on Youtube. Search him on Google and everywhere. See a lot of pictures on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/OfficialOliverJacksonCohen
Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Christian Grey. He is perfect fit. :) Gorgeous hot guy. Love him so much.
NICK ZANO !! 100%. He is the ideal Christian Grey. Absolutely! I envisioned him as my Christian Grey while reading all three books. Especially after seeing him portray a bilionaire on 90210. Beautiful eyes, brown copper hair, tall, perfect body - He is the perfect match. Please please please let it be NICK ZANO - I beg hehe - And for Miss Steele;Felicity Jones for sure! She is stunning.
I <3 Matt Bomer! Have not read the book yet but now I will read it with him in mind. lol.
How about Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Christian? He is gorgeous and hot. Good actor. He is tall. He would be a perfect fit for it. :) See his pictures on Facebook and http://www.wireimage.com/search/#events?q=oliver%20jackson-cohen&s=1.
Chris hemsworth is who I think should play Christian grey he has the body of a Greek god ........ And a smile that will melt u from the inside out.
Although nick Zano and Ryan gosling are good picks too. But cris hemsworth takes the cake
Henry Cavill IS Christian Grey! He has the looks,the buff body,the eyes,that boyish smile & looks great in a suit. Have you seen his Dunhill Black ads on youtube? It just SCREAMS Fifty & could be a mini 50 shdes movie. He has played seductive,domineering,playful & could painfully aubmissive. He has a class about him & could do classy businessman Christian as well. On Tudors he played most of these sides & he also had no problem with the nudity or sex scenes. He done it all. I love Ian & am a vampire diaries fan but Ians look is more eveil bad boy than classy businessman. Christian is suppose to be charming & you are not suppose to feel he has a domineering side till later. Ians look instantly says I am controlling & domineering. So even if he cried on vd I can't see him as Christian & he is to well known for his Damon character. As for Matt Bomer,the man is gorgeous but like some others I can't see him in this role because he is openly gay. Yes he plays straight on White collar but when we picture Christian he is all man. It would ruin most womens fantasy to know he wants men. I do not care that he is gay,what he does in his personal life is for him only & I am open for gay rights but just not for this particular role. But he is a very gorgeous man.
Also as for Ana, I like Alexandra Daddario. She has the long brown hair,alabster skin & blue eyes to big for her face as described. She also has great pouty lips for biting. At 26 she looks 22 but has the maturity for the explicit scenes as well as grow with the character to becoming a mother.She & Henry Cavill would look great together.
Have you ever seen Whit Collar? Matt Bomer can play far from evil. He is absolutely gorgeous and is the best pick for CG!
Sorry, I meant White not Whit :) It's a GREAT show and Bomer makes it!!!
Oliver Jackson-Cohen is definitely perfect as Christian Grey. He is handsome, hot and gorgeous. He is a great actor. He is tall. he is only 26 yrs. old. :) Try to search him everywhere like on Google, Facebook and Youtube. He is amazing.
If you've the book or trilogy as I have and really look into the deepness of Matt Bomer I in my opinion feel he is the best candidate, the eyes is the first thing that caught me. throughout the book the dark grey eyes are always mentioned and how they see right through. his hair is dreamy and has the physique he is my #1 top pick and I really hope he gets the leading role for Christian maybe the other guy could play elliot
I vote for Oliver Jackson-Cohen. I don't know him before but when I saw his name on comments above. I search him everywhere (Google,Facebook, Twitter,Youtube) He is perfect fit for Christian Grey. He is so gorgeous and hot. He is a great actor too. He is 26 yrs. old. He is a tall handsome man. I want to see him on the big screen not just in Fifty shades of Grey but also in other upcoming movies or projects too. :)
Just out of curiosity, is everyone who votes for Ian a Vampire Diaries fan?
Henry Cavill!!
Matt Bomer- gorgeous but not dark enough. Not intimidating. And, he likes guys. I'd like to think that whoever plays Christian is enjoying the scenes on some level. Gosling is too old. Ian is too short with a slight figure. He's handsome but he's not a god. This leaves Henry Cavill. Perfection.
Without a doubt, Oliver Jackson-Cohen would be great as Christian Grey. He is amazing and gorgeous actor.
Oliver Jackson-Cohen is great for Christian! Check this link. You'll love it. http://www.facebook.com/OliverMansourJacksonCohen
Henry Cavill!! That's all I'm saying!!
the comments about matt bomer being gay are ridiculous. he is an actor. stop putting the adjective "gay " before the word actor. that is the very reason so many actors in hollywood fear being open about their personal lives. the man is beautiful and a phenominal actor of both stage and screen. i have seen him seduce women on screen quite convincingly. since when do straight women not lust over gay men? i don't care who he sleeps with..in my fantacy land he would sleep with me! which is what every woman on here is fantasizing about regardless if the actor is gay or straight.
Jensen Ackles... he's my Christian Grey. He's a little older than Christian but he has that physical beauty and sex appeal and we know he can act, he already plays a guy with a dark past and someone who is quite damaged. I just wish it's a role he would consider but I doubt he would!
http://www.facebook.com/OliverMansourJacksonCohen?ref=ts … … Facebook page.Its the New Page. There is a lot of pictures of Oliver Jackson-Cohen. He great as Christian Grey! Watch the movie Faster. He is amazing. You'll see.
How about Dave Annable? Search him on iMDb.com..
Alex Pettyfer is the perfect Mr Grey, he is blond, tall, whith deep beaytiful eyes, rich, young, I cqn't immagine someone else for this role (sorry for my english but I italian).
Alex Pettyfer is the perfect Mr Grey, he is blond, tall, whith deep beaytiful eyes, rich, young, I cqn't immagine someone else for this role (sorry for my english but I italian).
Matt Bomer was MADE to play Christian Grey
MATT BOMER.... I don't care if he's gay, he's just perfect for the role....
Christian Grey ---- Dan Stevens would be a perfect Christian.
Am I tho only one who thinks Matt and Ian are just to skinny and Matt is to short to play Christian. Christian has always been described as tall, well built, muscular, BROAD! Matt and Ian have almost no shoulders. And Matt is way to sweet to play the part, plus he is gay which nothing against it I just think it would be hard for someone who has never had sex with a woman to do a part that mainly consists of sex. Obviously alot of parts are gonna be cut but still. Honestly my main pic is for Stephan Amell from Green Arrow. He looks great in a suit, has that whole dark torment thing going on (watch the show) and is gorgeous I mean just look at those eyes.
Also there are alot of girls on here saying so and so would be perfect cause he is blonde but Christian Grey has reddish brown hair (copper colored) so blonde is def out.
I m excited for the Fifty Shades of Grey movie. and i watch your work it is pretty awesome to see on the screen christian grey
I m excited for the Fifty Shades of Grey movie. and i watch your work it is pretty awesome to see on the screen christian grey
Christian Grey has finally responded to rumors that he's a favorite to play this role in the Christian Grey
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