It’s safe to say that – despite its detractors – E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey and its sequels have been among the most successful books to hit shelves – or e-readers, as the case may be – in recent years, and last year’s announcement that a film adaptation was in development surprised absolutely no one as a result. Yet, the much-anticipated (or –dreaded, depending on who you ask) project has faced greater-than-expected difficulty in actually coming together.
Nowhere Boy director Sam Taylor-Johnson is onboard, and Universal recently brought screenwriter Patrick Marber (Closer, Notes on a Scandal) in to refine the existing script. However, the mysterious departure of leading man Charlie Hunnam (Pacific Rim) now puts the Fifty Shades of Grey film in a rough place, especially if it intends to meet its 2014 release date.
Nowhere Boy director Sam Taylor-Johnson is onboard, and Universal recently brought screenwriter Patrick Marber (Closer, Notes on a Scandal) in to refine the existing script. However, the mysterious departure of leading man Charlie Hunnam (Pacific Rim) now puts the Fifty Shades of Grey film in a rough place, especially if it intends to meet its 2014 release date.