50 Shades of Grey Cast & Filming Locations

There is no question the 50 Shades of Grey movie is arguably one of the most anticipated films of 2015. Casting rumors have been swirling around the internet from day one on who would be the lucky few cast in these highly coveted and equally revealing roles. Charlie Hunman although initially set to play lead character billionaire Christian Grey, stepped down citing shooting conflicts with his role on FX’s Sons of Anarchy.In turn Northern Irish actor Jamie Dornan was brought on board to play the title character. Dornan, a successful Calvin Klein model was last seen on the ABC hit Once Upon a Time playing the role of The Huntsman/Sheriff Graham Humbert.

His leading lady shy college graduate Anastasia Steele will be played by acting newcomer Dakota Johnson. Prior to 50 Shades of Grey Johnson has had small supporting roles in: The Social Network, 21 Jump Street, and The Five – Year Engagement.Rounding out the cast are actors Luke Grimes as Christian’s younger brother Elliot, newcomer Eloise Mumford as Anastasia’s roommate Kate, and Marcia Gay Harden as Christian’s mother Grace Trevelyan Grey. Set to be released in February 2015 just in time for Valentine’s Day, filming began in the principle set location of Vancouver British Columbia, Canada in November 2013. Various locations in and around Vancouver have been used as recognizable landmarks in the film. Here is a closer look at the cast of 50 Shades of Grey along with some set photos from the film.