Lauren Tuck
Stylish Actors Who Should Be the Next Christian Grey
- 1/16
Rumor has it that Jamie Dornan is out as Christian Grey. Which actor will we see Mr. Grey as now? Click through for our suggestions.
- 2/16
Lady Gaga’s fiancé is sexy, a pre-requisite for even getting an audition, but watch the musician’s music video for “You and I,” in which Kinney basically tortures her, and you’ll see he was born for the role.
- 3/16
Ed Westwick basically already held this role on Gossip Girl for years as Chuck Bass (role playing and dark emotional issues included) so it’s a given he’d be good. He’s also a dark horse that needs a new job to bring him back and would be so appreciative. Especially if it meant he would get an invite back to the next Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
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- 4/16
The Maroon 5 singer tried out acting in Begin Again and nailed it. His transformation from doting boyfriend to bad boy made him a character that audiences had a love/hate relationship with, the same kind that Christian Grey has with fans.
- 5/16
Sam Taylor-Johnson, the movie’s director, might be out for the sequels as well, but if she does stick around she should consider looking close to home for her next leading man. Her husband , Aaron Taylor-Johnson, is hot (and she knows how to give him direction).
- 6/16
Channing Tatum proved he has sex appeal and all the right moves with Magic Mike. While he already has that franchise under his belt, his stripper moves could seamlessly shit to BDSM.
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- 7/16
Everyone’s favorite Texan Taylor Kitsch might be a bit too country rugged for the buttoned-up role, but he cut his hair and gelled it back in the Normal Heart and still looked like the Tim Riggins we know and love — just in a suit.
- 8/16
Another Magic Mike alum, Alex Pettyfer’s abs are all he needs to flash in order to get the part. He looks pretty nice in a suit, too.
- 9/16
Luke Grimes plays Elliot Grey, Christian’s brother in 50 Shades. He didn’t get the amount of screen time his hotness deserves so it would only be right if he stepped into the position.
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- 10/16
Unbroken wasn’t critically acclaimed, but that doesn’t mean Jack O’Connell didn’t shine. He deserves another leading man role and Christian Grey is a big role that would push him into the superstardom stratosphere that he deserves to be in.
- 11/16
He’s already been a Nymphomaniac so why not try his hand (or some other body part) at being a dominant in the bedroom? LaBeouf’s recent psychological issues would play well with Grey’s 50 Shades of f***ed up attitude.
- 12/16
The Sons of Anarchy star was almost the 50 Shades leading man but scheduling conflicts (and other lame excuses) kept him from taking the part. But while some were disappointed with the casting, others were anticipating seeing the hunky and rough around the edges actor bring the character to the silver screen.
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- 13/16
Matthew Hitt has been Johnson’s on-and-off boyfriend for a while. Part of the rumored problem with Dornan is his lack of chemistry with the actress. With Hitt, the connection would be undeniable.
- 14/16
The male model, who became the crush of every teenage girl recently when he appeared in Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” video, would bring in a big audience of her fans — a few million of them.
- 15/16
Before casting for the first 50 Shades movie started, fans shipped Matt Bomer as their Christian Grey. When word got out that he was out the running because of his sexual orientation, hearts were broken. Who cares who Bomer loves? He’s hot and an amazing actor. With Dornan out, Bomer can step right into the position. E.L. James reportedly takes her fans’ feelings very seriously so this option is a definite possibility.
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- 16/16
Anyone that’s seen Shame knows that Fassbender can expertly play out a sex scene. The sequel has even more playroom action so having someone comfortable with floggers is a must.