Emma Watson To Star In Fifty Shades Of Grey?

The web is abuzz with the news that Harry Potter actress Emma Watson is in talks to star in the movie adaption of Fifty Shades of Grey.

The rumour, which is just one of many surrounding the highly anticipated film, was sparked by blogger Perez Hilton, who suggested that the producers of the movie, Mike De Luca and Dana Brunetti, were interested in pursuing Watson for the role of protagonist Anastasia Steele.

The news ignited a mixed reaction across social media, with one fan tweeting, “I don't think Emma Watson would ever take the role in Fifty Shades of Grey, she is too classy for that.”

Added the National Post, “Does a Lancôme spokesmodel and former girl wizard want to become the first actress to star in a piece of Twilight fan fiction?”

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De Luca and Brunetti were quick to dispel the rumours, with De Luca hastily tweeting, “all of the rumours on #FiftyShades are just that — rumours. No one has been cast in any role. We have to get a writer and director first.”

Watson joins Kristen Stewart, Elizabeth Olsen and Emma Stone as rumoured front-runners for the coveted role.

Whoever the lead role goes to, it’s sure to cinch their standing in Hollywood – after all, Fifty Shades of Grey has now sold 31 million copies worldwide.

Who would you like to see play the role of Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades of Grey?