"Fifty Shades of Grey" has been confirmed for release in 2017, but fans are not aware that the film was originally set for a 2016 release by Universal Pictures. The production company reportedly decided to push back the film's release due to some casting and directorial issues.
According to KPopStarz, "Fifty Shades Darker" is still missing three new actors to play the roles of Mrs. Robinson, Jack Hyde and Leila Williams. Additionally, the film still does not have a director.
After "Fifty Shades of Grey" director Sam Taylor-Johnson confirmed that she will no longer return to direct the franchise. Fans were immediately concerned on how the new director can live up or surpass Taylor-Johnson's creativity. In fact, cast member Eloise Mumford also told Female First that although the entire cast is looking forward to meeting their new director, they are all aware that Taylor-Johnson played a huge part in ensuring the success of "Fifty Shades of Grey."
"I loved working with her so much, I honestly can't say enough things about working with her. It'll be really... I don't know if sad is the right word, but we will miss her very much on set, because she really formed the film version of this with such grace that I'm very curious to see who the next director is," Mumford told the publication.
Meanwhile, as of late, there are some names being linked to the three new roles on "Fifty Shades Darker." Multiple publications are hinting that Cara Delevingne will most likely be playing the role of Leila. In the novel written by E.L. James, Leila was introduced as Christian Grey's former submissive.
Actress Charlize Theron is being linked to the role of Mrs. Robinson or the woman who was responsible for introducing Christian to the world of BDSM. "Man of Steele" actor Henry Cavill, meanwhile, is being rumored to play the role of Jack Hyde or Christian's biggest enemy.
"Fifty Shades Darker" is slated for release in the United States this coming Feb. 10, 2017.
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