'50 Shades of Grey' Dream Casting

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'50 Shades of Grey' Dream Casting

9:15 AM PDT, October 14, 2013

Upon learning that Sons Of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam has bailed out of playing Christian Grey in the highly anticipated erotic book-turned-movie Fifty Shades Of Grey, our dream casting couch is back! Click the pics to see our suggestions as to what stars would make a great kinky entrepreneur opposite of Dakota Johnson's Anastasia Steele.

Who do you think should be the new Christian Grey? State your case in the comments.

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Finding Christian Grey (Again)

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Kellan Lutz

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Kellan Lutz has already been deemed a heartthrob thanks to his roles in Twilight and Hercules, so it wouldn't be a stretch to have the buff actor playing a sexy, erotic rich guy.

Chris Pine

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Chris Pine told Celebuzz.com of the erotic project, "If it's a good script, I'd take a look at it." The actor can definitely deliver one of Christian's smoldering gazes, and the intensity of those eyes seal the deal.

Joe Manganiello

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He certainly has experience with steamy sex scenes thanks to his role as werewolf Alcide on True Blood. The only thing that might not qualify him for this part is that Grey is in his late '20s in the book, while Joe Manganiello is in his late '30s.

Henry Cavill

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Man of Steel actor Henry Cavill should get a shot at the role, if only because Christian Grey is frequently described as being the most handsome man on the planet. This former Tudors star definitely comes as close as possible to fitting that bill.

Ryan Gosling

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A bit of a dark horse, Ryan Gosling may not be as classically handsome as Christian Grey, but he sure can pull off the intensity required for the role -- and he looks great in a suit. It was revealed in September 2013 that the Drive actor turned down the part, but perhaps he'll change his mind this time!

Ian Somerhalder

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Like his real-life girlfriend and on-screen love interest Nina Dobrev, Ian can pull from his Vampire Diaries experience, having already mastered the dastardly-but-charming routine as Damon Salvatore. Plus, he's been very vocal about his interest in the role, so we know he's up for the challenge.

Matt Bomer

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Fans of Fifty Shades of Grey have petitioned for White Collar's Matt Bomer to star as Christian Grey. Will the producers listen?

Michael Fassbender

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Michael Fassbender has already played a domineering, wealthy man who falls in love with a subordinate, innocent young girl -- yes, we mean Mr. Rochester in Jane Eyre -- so it's not a stretch to imagine him donning one of Christian's Grey's linen shirts. Let's also not forget his critically acclaimed role in the NC-17 film Shame.

'50 Shades of Grey' Dream Casting