Last month, we scoured the Internet to bring you the best and worst casting ideas for the leads in the upcoming film adaptation of 50 Shades of Grey. The sexually explicit novel from E.L. James has been on The New York Times best-sellers list for 13 weeks and counting.
For those of you who are at a loss with the phenomenon, catch up here.
Due to such an overwhelming response from readers, we thought we'd extend our knowledge and offer up more casting suggestions.
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We've taken readers' recommendations, those from around the internet, plus a few of our own in-house ideas to narrow down candidates for pertinent roles throughout the series.
From tenacious, headstrong aspiring journalist Kate, to overcharged, rambunctious but adorable Mia, sister of billionaire Christian, we've speculated on roles of the younger crew. We've even thrown in selections for José (the Taylor Lautner of the series). How's James Marsden sound? You know, since he never gets the girl. Kidding.
We didn't go crazy casting everyone. No Mrs. Jones, no Taylor and we're not casting Paul from the hardware store.
And, sorry fans, we're not offering picks on Jack Hyde, the villain of book three ... yet. However, we couldn't help but whip up a few ideas for the dastardly Mrs. Robinson.
We'll give you the good, the bad and the winning actors for each character. If we're missing anyone, let us know.
Ready for round two? Let's begin.
Mrs. Robinson (Elena Lincoln)—Good Ideas: Michelle Pfeiffer, Sharon Stone, Charlize Theron
Michelle Pfeiffer
Tight black leather? Whip? Been there. Done that. Catwoman role aside—Pfeiffer would have the BDSM frame of mind. Despite her killer looks and versatile personality ("White Oleander"), we doubt she'd be up for the role since overly the actress has previously turned down more sexy, scandalous roles including Sharon Stone's role in "Basic Instinct" opting for more dramatic films, "I am Sam."
Sharon Stone
Stone oozes sex onscreen. "Basic Instinct." "Casino." You get the picture. Stone has no problem playing a manipulative maniacal, sex-crazed dominatrix; however, her overpowering sex appeal could never allow us to believe Stone only wants the best for Christian after acting as his dominant all those years. Then again, are we supposed to really buy that act in the book?
Charlize Theron
Sexy? Yeah, Theron's had her share of steamy sex scenes ("The Devil's Advocate," "Monster's Ball"). And, the multi-faceted actress can handle 50 shades of twisted, from cold, calm, controlling Meredith Vickers in upcoming "Prometheus" to evil witch in "Snow White and the Huntsman." Theron may be slightly too youthful for the role of Lincoln. Plus, the film may be a little subpar for an Oscar winner.
Mrs. Robinson—Bad Idea: Heather Locklear
We don't believe anyone has tossed this idea around; however, in case anyone gets the thought in their head, we want to crush it immediately.
Locklear was the Susan Lucci of primetime TV. The actress was sexy and conniving in her "Melrose Place" days ... and then box-office bomb "The Perfect Man" happened. Turn. Off.
Mrs. Robinson—Winner: Ellen Barkin
She may be 58, but … Barkin's kicking it.
The actress has played a list of seductive women including a murderous temptress in "Sea of Love." She also heated up the big screen with Dennis Quaid in "The Big Easy."
Don't worry, Barkin has enough bite to back up the sexual front as well.
Move aside Grey, the actress dabbled with a real-life billionaire—she was married to Revlon chairman Ronald O. Perelman for six years.
After their divorce she reportedly received a paltry $20 million of Perelman's estimated $12 billion. Barkin auctioned all of the jewelry from her husband for another cool $20.3 million. Yeah. She's bold.
Did we also mention Barkin's from the Bronx?
Oh and apparently the actress also keeps a collection of scented candles in her West Village town house, bringing images of the red room of pain to mind.
Plus, she already rocks a short blonde bob similar to how we'd imagine Mrs. Robinson. All you really need to do is look at her, and you can't deny.
Oh, yes, we can see Barkin straightening Christian out.
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