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3:55 pm, June 19th, 2013
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Sam Taylor-Johnson will direct Fifty Shades of Grey.
The movie, based on the EL James bestseller about the sexual relationship between billionaire Christian Grey and college student Anastasia Steele, is one of the most hotly anticipated adaptations in Hollywood given the book’s runaway success and racy subject matter.
Taylor-Johnson, who’s married to Kick-Ass actor Aaron Johnson, made her directorial debut with Nowhere Boy in 2009.
“Sam’s unique ability to gracefully showcase complex relationships dealing with love, emotion and sexual chemistry make her the ideal director to bring Christian and Anastasia’s relationship to life,” said Fifty Shades producer Michael De Luca on Wednesday. “EL James’ characters and vivid storytelling require a director who is willing to take risks and push the envelope where needed, and Sam is a natural fit.”
With a director on board, casting announcements should be expected shortly.
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