The
accomplished director and wife of Kick-Ass front-man, was chosen by Universal
and Focus Features to direct the adaptation of the famous Fifty Shades of Grey
book by author E.L. James.
While
many thought that producers Dana Brunetti and Michael De Luca, would chose more
famous directors like Gus Van Sant or Joe Wright to take on the adaptation,
since they showed interest in it, the producers went with the Nowhere Boy director.
Also
in the news about the book adaptation to the big screen is actress Felicity
Jones, who is apparently being considered to play Anastasia. Jones is also
going to be in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, playing…(see here)
Press
Release Regarding Sam Taylor-Johnson:
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA, June
19, 2013—Universal Pictures and Focus
Features today announced that Sam Taylor-Johnson will direct the highly
anticipated film adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Michael De Luca
and Dana Brunetti are producing the film based on E L James’ #1 bestselling
book, alongside James. The announcement was made by Universal Pictures
Co-Chairman, Donna Langley and Focus Features’ Chief Executive Officer, James
Schamus.
“Sam’s
unique ability to gracefully showcase complex relationships dealing with love,
emotion and sexual chemistry make her the ideal director to bring Christian and
Anastasia’s relationship to life,” said De Luca. “E L James’
characters and vivid storytelling require a director who is willing to take
risks and push the envelope where needed and Sam is a natural fit.”
Taylor-Johnson
most recently directed 2009’s Nowhere Boy, the story of John Lennon’s childhood in
Liverpool, where his fledgling genius found a kindred spirit in the teenage
Paul McCartney. The film garnered two BAFTA nominations, including
“Outstanding British Film” and “Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director
or Producer.” Taylor-Johnson also directed the critically acclaimed short Love You More which
was nominated for the Palme D’Or in 2008. She is currently in development
on a film for Columbia Pictures based on the novel by Robert Goorlick, “A
Reliable Wife,” which is also being produced by De Luca.
“I
am excited to be charged with the evolution of Fifty Shades of Grey from
page to screen,” said Taylor-Johnson. “For the legions of fans, I want to
say that I will honor the power of Erika’s book and the characters of Christian
and Anastasia. They are under my skin too.”
Universal
Pictures and Focus Features acquired the rights to the three books in the
“Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy in March 2012. Focus Features will market
and distribute the first film in partnership with Universal. “Fifty
Shades of Grey” has become a global phenomenon and the trilogy has been
translated in 50 languages worldwide since its release. To date, the
“Fifty Shades” trilogy has sold over 70 million copies worldwide in e-book and
print, making it one of the fastest selling book series ever.
“Fifty
Shades of Grey” follows the relationship of 27-year-old billionaire Christian
Grey and college student Anastasia Steele. Subsequent novels in the
series, “Fifty Shades Darker” (September 2011) and “Fifty Shades Freed”
(January 2012) explore the couple’s deepening relationship. For more
information please see the official Fifty Shades of Grey Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/fiftyshadesofgreymovie.
Taylor-Johnson
is represented by WME, Brillstein Entertainment Partners and attorneys Sloane,
Offer, Weber, Dern.
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