10 Things You Didn't Know About "Fifty Shades Of Grey"

10 Things You Didn't Know About "Fifty Shades Of Grey"
"Fifty Shades of Grey" is a 2011 erotic romance novel by British author E. L. James. It is the first installment in the
 "Fifty Shades" trilogy that traces the deepening relationship between a college graduate, Anastasia Steele, and a 
young business magnate, Christian Grey.

"Fifty Shades of Grey" is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global 
phenomenon. Since its release, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and
 sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print—making it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book 
series ever. 

Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers,
 are Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. 

Joining Dornan and Johnson in the cast are Luke Grimes as Elliot, Christian’s brother; Victor Rasuk as José, 
Anastasia’s close friend; Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia’s best friend and roommate; Marcia Gay Harden 
as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, Christian’s mother; Rita Ora as Mia, Christian’s sister; Max Martini as Taylor, 
Christian’s bodyguard; Callum Keith Rennie as Ray, Anastasia’s stepfather; Jennifer Ehle as Carla, Anastasia’s
 mother; and Dylan Neal as Bob, Carla’s husband. 

"Fifty Shades of Grey" is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and produced by Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti
alongside E L James, the creator of the series. The screenplay for the film is by Kelly Marcel.