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Charlie Hunnam. Charlie Hunnam was originally cast in the role, but left the film due to his schedule conflicts.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(J7jFZojQMrqh0PEPmq-2qQ8__158,
FIfty Shades of Grey helped launch its two leads to bigger stardom. Dakota Johnson starred as Anastasia Steele opposite Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey.
She was 24 during much of the filming, having been cast as Ana at the age of 23. In the first movie, Ana Steele was 21 years old, making Johnson's casting age-appropriate. Much of her appeal to Christian revolves around her naivety, having just entered the adult world.
Brunetti was apparently hinting at the handful of actors who actually turned down the leading roles. While 50 Shades author E.L. James has said actor Ryan Gosling was the original prototype for Christian Grey, he doesn't do sequels. 50 Shades is a guaranteed trilogy.
Emilia Clarke. Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke divulged that she turned down Fifty Shades of Grey because of the nudity it would have required.