Dakota Johnson, Charlie Hunnam to star in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

  • 11 years ago
Dakota Johnson and Charlie Hunnam have been signed to star in the film version of the erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey."

Johnson will play Anastasia Steele alongside Hunnam as Christian Grey, according to the book's author, E.L. James.

Johnson, a fashion model and actress, is the daughter of "Miami Vice" actor Don Johnson and "Working Girl" star Melanie Griffith.

She is best known for films such as action comedy "21 Jump Street" and romantic comedy "The Five-Year Engagement."

Hunnam's latest film was sci-fi epic "Pacific Rim" (2013), and he also stars in the hit TV series, "Sons of Anarchy."

"Fifty Shades of Grey" was first published in 2011 and became a cultural phenomenon as it rocketed up the bestseller lists.

The film is due for release in 2014.

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