Tag: Fifty Shades of Grey
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Jamie Dornan Knew ‘Critics Would Despise’ the ‘Fifty Shades’ Movies, Auditioned for Superman Wearing His Own Costume: ‘Was That a Mistake?’
Jamie Dornan said on a recent episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that he was fully aware film critics would ridicule the “Fifty Shades of Grey” movies before he accepted the role of the Bdsm-loving businessman Christian Grey. Dornan starred opposite Dakota Johnson in the film trilogy, which grossed $1.3 billion worldwide but averaged…
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‘Fifty Shades’ Author E.L. James Was Confounded by Series Success: ‘I Was Like a Rabbit In the Headlights’
The author of the Fifty Shades franchise Erika Mitchell, better known by her pen name E.L. James, has said that she remains confounded by the success of the books and films.The British author wrote the erotic romance trilogy “Fifty Shades of Grey,” “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed,” which together sold some 165 million…
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10 Movies Like ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ For More Steamy Drama
The Fifty Shades series, beginning with Fifty Shades of Grey, was one of the most widely mocked of the 2010s, consisting of three films released between 2015 and 2018, based on three books all published in 2011 and 2012. The novels were considered guilty pleasures by some readers and bafflingly awful by others, though it…
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Carrie Fisher’s Last Film Finally Sets a Release Date
After an arduous pre-production, Wonderwell, the last film to star Carrie Fisher before her passing in 2016, has finally set a release date. The fantasy film, which was directed by Vlad Marsavin, sees Fisher star alongside singer Rita Ora (Fifty Shades of Grey), Nell Tiger Free (Servant), Sebastian Croft (Heartstopper) and Kiera Milward. The long-awaited…
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The After Series Continues a Troubling Trend
After Ever Happy, the fourth installment in the After series, hit Netflix on December 25, quickly making its way into the Top 10 Movies in the U.S. In the tradition of its spiritual predecessors The Twilight Saga and the Fifty Shades of Grey series, After is a series of films adapted from a successful book…
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A 10-Year Old Dakota Johnson Took Her First Tiny Acting Role Very Seriously
Dakota Johnson has been staunchly committed to her craft ever since her first day on the job. The actress began her career at age nine and has since made a name for herself starring in the “Fifty Shades of Grey” franchise.The “Suspiria” actress was first exposed to the industry through her star-studded family. Her mother,…
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Dakota Johnson Speaks Out on ‘Fifty Shades’ Battle Against E.L. James: ‘It Was Mayhem All the Time’
Dakota Johnson described the making of “Fifty Shades of Grey” as “psychotic” in a new cover story for Vanity Fair magazine. The actor became an international star after being cast as Anastasia “Ana” Steele in the three-film franchise, but she said making the trilogy became complicated in part because of “the author of the books.”…
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Jamie Dornan Slams Casting Critics: ‘Prejudgment Is Such a F*cking Disease’
“Belfast” star Jamie Dornan clapped back at casting criticisms over actors taking on iconic roles in well-known franchises.Dornan, who famously brought Christian Grey to life onscreen in the “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy, told Esquire that even A-listers like Robert Pattinson and Daniel Craig aren’t immune to casting backlash.“Prejudgment is such a fucking disease,” Dornan…