'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Movie Casting: Who Should Play Christian Grey And Anastasia Steele?

The "Fifty Shades of Grey" book trilogy by E.L. James is currently reigning over the New York Times Best Sellers list, taking up the top three slots. The movie rights have already been snatched up by Universal Pictures and Focus Features, so it was only a matter of time before we started thinking about casting the books' main characters for the big screen.

Armie Hammer as Christian Grey (LOL NO!)
Copper hair, strong build, steely gray eyes ... Armie Hammer would make the perfect Christian Grey. He's 25, just the right age to pull off 27-year-old Grey's air of success and boyish charm, and he can go from serious and sexy smirk in a second.
Backups: Ryan Gosling, Michael Fassbender, Chris Pine, Henry Cavill

Elizabeth Olsen as Anastasia Steele
Olsen breakout role in "Martha Marcy May Marlene" proved she can play frightened and confused like a pro. But it's her piercing blue (her eyes are green thou) eyes that seal the deal -- darken her hair a few shades, and she is not-so-innocent recent college grad Ana.
Backups: Dakota Fanning, Saoirse Ronan, Alexis Bledel, Emma Stone

Evan Rachel Wood as Kate Kavanagh
Ana's inquisitive roommate Kate has strawberry blonde hair and a fierce attitude. Wood often plays older than her 24 years, but would make a believable mature recent college grad with sex appeal.
Backups: Carey Mulligan, Mia Wasikowska, Blake Lively, Ari Graynor

Michael Trevino as Jose Rodriguez
Young photographer and college student Jose adores Ana and desperately wants to be more than just friends, but the arrival of Christian Grey solidifies his place as a pal. "The Vampire Diaries'" Trevino has proven he can play tortured, and his good looks make him a nice threat for Mr. Grey.
Backups: Taylor Lautner, Penn Badgley (where did this come from), Mark Salling

Michael Keaton as Ray Steele
Ana's stepdad Ray is ex-military and likes the simpler things in life, like baseball and fishing, but he's got a soft spot for his little girl. Ray's role isn't huge, but Keaton could easily pull off playing the reserved, protective pop.
Backups: Ed Harris, Bryan Cranston, Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Mary Steenburgen as Carla
Ana's mom Carla is a hopeless romantic, but also fairly unlucky in love. Ray was her second husband who Ana stayed to live with when she ran off with #3. Now on #4, she's hoping her daughter won't make the same mistakes.
Backups: Patricia Clarkson, Marcia Gay Harden, Teri Hatcher

Jimmy Smits as Jose Rodriguez Sr.
Jose's dad and Ana's dad Ray were old army buddies, reunited when their kids became friends at college. Jose Sr. also desperately wants Ana and his son to get together, and Smits can play convincing in his sleep.
Backups: Danny Trejo (lol like he would ever), Edward James Olmos

Susan Sullivan as Grace Trevelyan-Grey
Christian's mother Grace -- a pediatrician who adopted him at the age of 4 -- is smart, sweet and very high society. Sullivan's poise would be perfect, but it's her ability to play sadness and fierce maternal instincts that would come in handy.
Backups: Susan Sarandon, Joan Allen

Stellan Skarsgard as Carrick Grey
Carrick is a successful lawyer and businessman who makes his family's best interests a top priority. He's soft spoken, but still has presence -- Skarsgard's soulful eyes would definitely come in handy for the more emotional moments.
Backups: Harrison Ford, Victor Garber

James Franco as Elliot Grey
Christian's older adopted brother, Elliot, is a good time guy and a real ladies man -- Franco could pull off both -- who's always giving his little brother a hard time for his single status ... until Christian meets Ana.
Backups: James Marsden, Zach Gilford

Lucy Hale as Mia Grey
Christian's little sister Mia has always been the only woman who can give him a hard time and get away with it. Lucy Hale could play the energetic brunette in a second.
Backups: Leighton Meester, Emmy Rossum, Nina Dobrev

Christopher Meloni as Taylor
Christian Grey's most trusted security man, Taylor is ex-FBI and the strong, silent type ... but he reserves a smile here and there for Ana.
Backups: David Morse, Bruce Willis

Helen Mirren as Mrs. Jones
Christian's housekeeper Mrs. Jones is also a mother figure of sorts, keeping his swanky penthouse home tidy, cooking all meals and keeping the refrigerator stocked with his favorites.
Backups: Cybill Shepherd, Jane Seymour, Julie Andrews

Sharon Stone as Elena
Christian's Mrs. Robinson -- the woman who welcomed him into the kinky world of BDSM at a very young age -- needs to be a predator, but still sexy in her older age. Sharon Stone fits the bill.
Backups: Ellen Barkin, Meg Ryan, Morgan Fairchild

Colin Firth as Dr. Flynn
Dr. Flynn is the voice of reason in Christian's life, and they have more than just a therapist-patient relationship. Flynn is a confidant and charming in his own right.
Backups: Clive Owen, Ralph Fiennes, Guy Pearce, Robert Downey Jr.
I know people are tired of this book but this list was so lulzy I couldn't resist. And lol @ Huffington Post making a fancast for this piece of shit. /have to laugh to keep from crying.
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Come on ONTD, let's make this happen!
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flawless prince needs nothing to do with this shit
He should go do something awesome, like go play Finnick in THG...
at least she has nice skin ┗(-_-)┛
I really hope no one wants to be in this dumb movie.
~Jeez~ ~Oh, jeez~
If I ever decide to read this book I hope someone brutally murders me.
What are you reading ONTD?
Just finished On Chesil Beach which I liked more than I thought I would. Picking up Jhumpa Lahiri's Unaccustomed Earth next.
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But I'm not a Green fan.
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I like it so far.
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Really, what I want is a book that analyses the Book of Enoch, but I can only find plain ol' direct translations of the original Book. BAH.
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I just finished A Storm of Swords and I'm supposed to be reading Midnight's Children for class but I probs won't.
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http://www.amazon.com/The-Possessed-Adventures-Russian-People/dp/0374532184
v funny, highly recommend!
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Anyone ever read Kissing Sherlock Holmes? That's next on my to-read list.
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I can't really get into ito tho. :(((
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Slowly attempting to read Moneyball it's interesting but it keeps putting me to sleep and I'm busy with school so I may try to finish it over the summer. Also rereading The Hunger Games when I have any free time, which is basically non-existant at this point.
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<3 C.S. Lewis
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Just finished The Little Friend by Donna Tartt. It's not as good as The Secret History. But then, very little is.
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goddamn, dany
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Awesome books btw, ty to whoever the ontd-er was who recced them in some book post last month (eleven-year-old protagonist >>>>> all the shit YA being put out these days).
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Let's just all close down shop, stop selling the book, stop making this movie and all get on with our lives like it never happened.
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just give her excerpts of the most disgusting bits.
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/jk jk Going to hell brb
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