Every night before going to bed, "50 Shades of Grey" fans dream of waking up to a whole new world. They dream of decisiveness. They dream of confirmation. They dream of getting out of bed, turning on their computers, and reading up on author E. L. James and director Sam Taylor-Johnson's announcement regarding who will play the roles of Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. Every morning these fans are disappointed. They awake to indecisiveness. They awake to unconfirmation. They awake to fervent rumors of who fans hope will snag the roles.
Most contenders have yet to even comment on their 'candidacy' while those that have aren't even in consideration. There's been nothing from the "50 Shades" head honchos. The casting arena is purely fueled by hopeful speculations. However, that's what keeps fans alive. That's what helps them cope with the casting silence. They know the official decision is right around the corner, so why not promote their favorites into the ground? It's crunch time. Anything goes.
In recent rumors, one Anastasia contender has openly addressed the "50 Shades" script and her openness to onscreen nudity. The 29-year-old "Grey's Anatomy" star, Camilla Luddington, posted an intriguing tidbit on her Twitter account in response to a fan's appraisal of starring in the "50 Shades of Grey" film.
"It depends on the script but obviously I'm not totally uncomfortable w/ nudity," Luddington wrote. The actress has the look, the age, the experience and the innocent look for which the role calls. Plus she's open to getting down and dirty on the big screen. What's not to love? She stands up to heavy hitters like Alexis Bledel and Emilia Clarke, but anything's possible. With the right attitude and fan support she should have no problem pushing her way to the front of Anastasia contenders. Now if only James and Taylor-Johnson took the fans cries and pleas into consideration we'd finally be getting somewhere. Sigh.
What do you think of Luddington as Anastasia Steele?