Sexy Ian Somerhalder remains a top fan-favorite to snag the charmingly seductive role of Christian Grey in the upcoming film adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” But apparently that won’t happen… especially if such kinky casting decision’s are left to E.L. James! According to insiders who attended Comic Con earlier this month, the erotic authoress was going around at parties telling people that the S&M-inspired part “won’t go to” the 34-year-old “Vampire Diaries” heartthrob. Are “Fifty Shades” fans disappointed… if such casting rumors are indeed true?
A source recently told Us Weekly that Somerhalder definitely won’t land the highly-coveted role of Mr. Grey. The former “Lost” hottie might be extremely interested in the naughty role of Anastasia Steele’s erotic lover, but E.L. James “definitely” isn’t. She told several partygoers at Comic Con events over the weekend that Somerhalder won’t be getting the part.
Just a few weeks ago, Metro Online questioned Nina Dobrev’s ex-beau about such “Fifty Shades” casting rumors. He said, “One can never get bored of people asking about a huge project… Everyone has to realize every guy in Hollywood is up for this role. It could be anyone – that’s how that goes.”
So, apparently E.L. James is more interested in “one of those other young guys in Hollywood.” Which is odd, considering she once tweeted some “Ian Somerhalder as Christian Grey” love…
Ian Somerhalder Dons Sexy Christian Grey Masquerade Mask, E.L. James Approves! [PHOTO]
And several Twitter fans are still pinning for Somerhalder to snag the hot-and-steamy role:
@emsabeachchick5: “They just need to officially cast Ian Somerhalder as Christian Grey and be done with it. We all know he’d be perfect.”
@Robin_Pham: “Ian Somerhalder as Christian Grey. Yes please.”
@Moelissa89: “Wish they would come out with the cast of #FiftyshadesOfGrey already!!@iansomerhalder would be perfect as Christian Grey!! #ComeOnAlready!”
@iShipBaniel: “if ian somerhalder isnt casted as christian grey idk what ill do with my life.”
@Love_Trojans: “Hope @iansomerhalder gets the part as Christian Grey!”
E.L. James has remained VERY hush-hush about “Fifty Shades” casting decisions… so why would she start spreading such rumors now (especially to random “witnesses” at Comic Con)? Perhaps the entire thing is a hoax to rile fans up…
Looks like we’ll all just have to wait and see! Will fans be disappointed if Somerhalder ISN’T cast as the handsome, sexually-demanding Christian Grey?
“Fifty Shades of Grey” hits theaters August 1, 2014.