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Possible leak: Will this guy play Christian Grey?

Ryan Seacrest sat down with Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder and the topic of him playing Christian Grey in the movie version of Fifty Shades of Grey came up. Here's what he had to say:


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04/23/2012 7:24PM
Possible leak: Will this guy play Christian Grey?
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04/28/2012 7:40PM
Fifty
I hope not!! Armie Hammer Should Play Chriastain Grey! He's tall, young, and Hot!! Ian is too scrawny!!
04/29/2012 7:56AM
Another consideration
Benedict Cumberbatch should be considered. He has the hair, the eyes, the height, the body and the demeanor.
04/29/2012 11:25AM
IAN SOMERHALDER AS CHRISTIAN GREY
IAN SOMERHALDER SHOULD PLAY CHRISTIAN GREY!!! HE IS WHO I IMAGINED CHRISTIAN TO BE LIKE!!!
04/29/2012 12:33PM
Ian
Ian Somerhalder should most definately play Christian Grey!!! He is so HOTT!!!
04/30/2012 12:54AM
Ian is Christian Grey
Hello!?!?!!?!?!? Is there seriously any other options. Ian is Christian Grey...Thats all there is to it. YUM!
04/30/2012 2:08AM
Christian Grey
NOOOOOO! I love Ian Somerholder but he is not beautiful enough to play Christian!!!! I hope they do better than that. I didn't think I would but I like Christian Bale.....
04/30/2012 11:30AM
Ian is Christian Grey
Not only the looks and the SMOLDERING stare. He can pull his the character off. Christian is troubled and so is Damon on TVD. If anyone can do this I believe firmly in Mr. Ian Somerhalder!! He has my vote! If they choose someone else to play him I may not watch it.
04/30/2012 2:51PM
nope
i dont think he should play christian, he is not what i picture when reading the book. I totally picture armie hammer playing him.... totally!
05/01/2012 6:25PM
I got one!
I think Alexander Skarsgard should play Christian Grey!!!! MMM... Yes please :)
05/04/2012 2:35PM
Christian Grey
Ladies i have two words: GABRIEL MACHT. He is sexy and would play the role PERFECTLY. Check him out on the USA show Suits. He pretty much plays the role now. Trust me, he's the one!
05/05/2012 11:50AM
He's smoking Hot
He's Hot and he's got the looks, height , dazzling EYES , hair, seriousness and not to forget CHARM on ladies. seriously he should be the one to given that role without doubt.. Am reading the book and what picture appearing to my brain of christian grey is IAN SOMERHALDER
05/15/2012 9:43PM
Gabriel Macht
Gabriel Macht would be theee best option for Christians role..has the looks and the attitude to pull it off!!!
06/01/2012 10:19PM
Gabriel Macht
Gabriel Macht is Christian Grey. He has to get the part.
06/05/2012 12:37PM
FER REAL
seriously Paul Walker should be playing christian Grey!
06/09/2012 10:48AM
armie!
Armie Hammer should definitely play Chritian!
06/10/2012 12:31PM
Ian!
YES! ian is perfect! Grey eyes, hair, smile, when he puts his hands behind his head! Come on!
06/13/2012 1:38AM
armie hammer!!!!
OMG...he is so hot.
06/14/2012 5:23AM
Tillymonk
In the book Christian grey is African American, am I wrong??
06/16/2012 11:57PM
:)
Alex pettyfer - look him up with blonde curly hair! would work sooo good
06/23/2012 8:55PM
gabriel macht
Gabriel macht as christian grey. Just started watching suits and when i saw him i knew he shld be it.
06/30/2012 1:00PM
gabriel macht 100%
gabriel macht is perfect!
07/01/2012 11:33PM
Gabrial macht
Gabriel macht or I really would even bother seeing it
07/18/2012 3:26PM
GABRIEL MACHT
I have seen several movies with him in it and never thought about it, but i got bored one weekend and watched a Suits Marathon! i seen one episode and i was convinced he was Christian Grey! I didnt know so many other people agreed!
07/23/2012 7:50PM
Gabriel MACHT
Harvery Specter from the show Suits... he's perfect!!
07/30/2012 6:46PM
Gabriel Macht as Christian Grey
Gabriel Macht has what no other actor has, class! He fits the billion dollar profile as Christian Grey. Gabriel Macht pulls off a charismatic suave that comes naturally! In his role on Suits as Harvey Spector, Gabriel Macht is charming, classy, gorgeous and just darn right naughty! If he doesn't land the role as Christian Grey, I will not watch 50 shades!
07/30/2012 7:04PM
Gabriel Macht
Macht! Macht! Macht! Gabriel Macht is the man for 50 shades, he is Christian Grey hands down!!! He has the look, charm, pazzas and flare of a seductive businessman. No questions asked!!!
07/30/2012 7:14PM
Gabriel Macht
When you send in a man to the job, you send in Gabriel Macht to be Christian Grey not Ian the boy!!!
08/03/2012 11:46PM
Gabriel Macht
After reading the books, I think that Gabriel Macht would be perfect. After watching him in the show "Suits" I think his personality matches that of Christian Grey!!
08/04/2012 10:54AM
Gabriel Macht
I just googled "gabriel macht to play christian grey" as I wanted to know if anyone else feels what I feel after reading the first chapter.... It cannot be anyone other than Harvey Spector. The part where she says she cannot keep her eyes offof his mouth..... That is the exact feeling when you see Gabriel, he has the most gorgeous mouth! I too agree, I will not watch this movie if its not him because it will forever ruin what's happend in my fantasy hahaha
08/07/2012 7:02PM
Gabriel Macht is Christian Grey
Gabriel Macht is the ONLY option for Christian Grey! He is Grey.
08/09/2012 11:13PM
Gabriel Macht
I'm so happy I'm not alone in thinking Gabriel Macht is perfect for the role. He's everything I'd imagined Christian Grey to be. He is perfect!!
08/15/2012 3:57PM
Gabriel Macht for Christian Grey
Selecting the right person to play christian grey will make or break this film. As soon as i started reading the book, Gabriel Macht sprung to mind. He would be absolutely perfect. Maybe slightly older but the character needs some maturity to pull off the role. He is hot in Suits.
08/15/2012 4:51PM
Gabriel for Grey
Anyone who has seen a minute of Harvey Specter on Suits knows that Gabriel Macht is the only choice for Christian Grey!
08/15/2012 5:07PM
I Gotta Go With Gabriel!!!
Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter is Christian Grey!!! I seriously can't imagine anyone else playing the role. Everytime I watch Suits I end up putting his character in the book. It's gotta be Gabriel!!!
08/18/2012 12:52AM
Gabriel Macht!!!
Gabriel is PERFECT for the role of Christian Grey!!! I am sooo glad I am not alone in this!! They may actually cast him! And better or it will seriously ruin the movies, as was said above, DOOO IT Cast him as Christian Grey casting people!!! Please dont f this up!
08/18/2012 12:53AM
Gabriel Macht!!!
Gabriel is PERFECT for the role of Christian Grey!!! I am sooo glad I am not alone in this!! They may actually cast him! And better or it will seriously ruin the movies, as was said above, DOOO IT Cast him as Christian Grey casting people!!! Please dont mess this up!
08/19/2012 10:48AM
Gabriel Macht!!!!
I thought I was the only one!!! One look at him playing Harvey Spector...He already has the part of Christian Grey down pat! Heard the old say "he's got IT" what ever IT is well he has IT ALL
08/19/2012 11:07PM
gabriel macht
The only man that will Christian grey justice is Gabriel macht I imagined him throughout the whole book he is perfect handsome dark and sweet
08/20/2012 4:53PM
Gabriel Macht
Wow, I thought I was alone in my quest to see him as Christian Grey. I live him on suits and I think he would be perfect. Harvey Specter = Christian Grey!!!! He better get this part
08/27/2012 12:59PM
Noooooooooooo!
Please please please, cast Gabriel Macht as Christian! Way better choice!
09/04/2012 5:53PM
Gabriel Macht
Gabriel Macht would be a GREAT Christian Grey! He smoulders!
09/15/2012 12:43PM
gabriel macht
We should start a campaign to the filmakers to get him cast! If they think hes too old to play the part then Jensen ackles is a good second choice.
10/03/2012 3:31PM
Gabriel Macht
Gabriel Macht would make a perfect Christian Grey! Hope he is the one picked for this role.
11/04/2012 11:34PM
GABRIEL MACHT
GABRIEL MACHT! OMG HES THE ABSOLUTE PERFECT GUY FOR THE PART!!!!!!!!!! put him on a workout schedule, a litle bit of makeup and BAM hes 27 SO SEXY!!!!
02/01/2013 1:16PM
ESSE É O CARA PERFEITO!
Acredito que ele é perfeito para o papael. GABRIEL MACHT é o GREY que estamos esperando!
02/26/2013 7:18PM
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02/26/2013 7:19PM
Good info
Very nice site!
03/02/2013 9:51AM
Christian Grey
Gabriel S. Macht would be perfect to play him. He has already showed this side and the way he acts in Suits he would be perfect!
03/02/2013 9:54AM
Gabriel Macht
He would be absolutely perfect for this part. He has already demonstrated what he could do playing Harvey Spector in Suits. He would be perfect!!!!
05/10/2013 4:42PM
gabriel macht
he is christian all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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