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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Nov 13, 2015 19:37:25 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/film/news/fifty-shades-of-grey-sequels-to-shoot-back-to-back-1201639335/With pre-production currently under way and production set to start in early 2016, Universal Studios has decided to shoot sequels “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed” back-to-back with James Foley at the helm. Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as lovers Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in the “Fifty Shades of Grey” sequels, while Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti are back as producers alongside author E.L. James. Niall Leonard wrote both scripts, which are based on James’ best-selling novels. “Fifty Shades Darker” is scheduled for release on Feb. 10, 2017; “Fifty Shades Freed” hits theaters Feb. 9, 2018. The first “Fifty Shades of Grey” grossed more than $560 million at the global box office this year and was the No. 1 film worldwide for three consecutive weeks. Showbiz 411 first reported the news.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Jan 28, 2016 19:17:29 GMT -6
variety.com/2016/film/news/kim-basinger-fifty-shades-darker-1201689084/Kim Basinger to Play Christian Grey’s Former Lover in ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Universal has now locked in its first new cast member to join its highly successful “Fifty Shades of Grey” franchise, with production set to start this spring. Kim Basinger is set to play the key role of Elena Lincoln, Christian Grey’s Business partner and former lover in E.L James’ “Fifty Shades Darker,” sources tell Variety. Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan are returning to reprise their roles of Anastasia Steele and Grey, respectively, with James Foley taking over directing reigns. Luke Grimes, Eloise Mumford and Max Martini are also returning to the cast, with Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti producing along with James and Marcus Viscidi. Niall Leonard and James are penning the script. The character of Lincoln was hinted at in the first installment, setting the stage for a big reveal in the second. Universal is planning to shoot “Fifty Shades Darker” and the final pic, “Fifty Shades Freed,” back-to-back, so it was important to lock down cast before production began on the sequel. The Academy Award winner can be seen next in Warner Bros.’ “Nice Guys” opposite Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe. She is repped by APA, Management Production Entertainment and Bloom Hergott.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Feb 16, 2018 9:52:19 GMT -6
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