Pacific Rim star Charlie Hunnam has dropped out of playing the role of Christian Grey in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey

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Universal announced that British-born Hunnam, best known for his roles in Pacific Rim, Queer as Folk and Sons of Anarchy, dropped out by mutual consent following concerns he wouldn't have time to prepare for the role due to his busy TV schedule.The book's author E. L. James tweeted "I wish Charlie all the best. x" 21 Jump Street's Dakota Johnson is still down to star as Anastasia Steele, while Sam Taylor-Johnson will remain in the director's chair Fifty Shades weirdly began life as Twilight fan fiction by before being rewritten, published, and enjoying ridiculous success. It's been called "Mommy Porn" by some, due to its mature and erotic themes and the perception that it is popular among older women.

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