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Taylor Kitsch for Fifty Shades of Grey?! Plus, Who's the Latest Gal Indulging in the Raunchy Read?
Our hearts officially went into a sexual tizzy when Alexander Skarsgård revealed he was "born to play" the racy role of Christian Grey in E.L. James' New York Times best-seller Fifty Shades of Grey.
And although we've been eagerly campaigning for Taylor Kitsch for the role as Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games' sequel Catching Fire, the hunky dude recently revealed he's constantly asked about his interest in the pornographic part.
So is Mr. Kitsch down for the raunchy role, and who's his Battleship costar who can't put the book down?!
Young Angelina Jolie: Who's Going to Play Her in Maleficent?
It's not a bad day when you're cast to play a younger version of Angelina Jolie.
Such was the case for this 18-year-old starlet, who's just signed on to play the young sorceress in Disney's Maleficent starring Jolie. The live-action reboot of Sleeping Beauty will tell the evil Maleficent's side of the classic fairy tale.
So, which raven-haired beauty just nabbed the role?
Iron Man 3: Could This Be Tony Stark's New Lady?
Who's Not Going to Star in Iron Man 3? Oscar Nominee Pulls Out of Key Role
There's been a lot of talk about Iron Man 3 lately.
We've heard some cool new facts about the anticipated flick, including new names joining the cast, and as always, we've also heard about certain celebs that are skipping out on the sequel.
And now, we have another (pretty) face that will be absent from the big screen.
Fifty Shades of Grey Pulled From Florida Library Shelves: "We Don't Collect Porn"
Can't stop gushing about E.L. James' deliciously dirty novel Fifty Shades of Grey?
Then best to stay away from the Brevard County Public Library system—"all of a 'handful' of copies" of the erotic thriller were yanked from the county's library stacks last week.
"It's quite simple — it doesn't meet our selection criteria," Cathy Schweinsberg, library services director told The Palm Beach Post.
So, what's the reasoning behind removing the wildly popular trilogy that's currently dominating the New York Times bestseller list?!
Michael Fassbender? Ian Somerhalder? Betty White? Who'll Get Cast in The Hunger Games Sequel?!
The whole time I was reading Catching Fire, all I kept picturing when Finnick Odair was being described was Michael Fassbender. I think he's perfect for the role. Don't you think he'd fit the role too?
—Brianna C, via the inbox
Thing is, Finnick is supposed to be sexy sexy, not I'm-a-robot-who-can-probably-crush-your-face sexy. Also, Finnick is supposed to be in his 20s, and Fassbender, while a talented face-crusher, is also a face-crusher in his 30s.
But you've broached an interesting topic: Who should play the handsome, flirty Finnick? Or Beetee, for that matter, or Wiress, or Mags? Let's do some fantasy casting:
Twilight Star Kellan Lutz: Him Tarzan!
If you ever wanted to see Kellan Lutz in a loincloth, you're in luck.
Well, sorta.
While it has just been announced that the hunky Twilight highlight has landed the title role in Tarzan, an updated version of the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs tale, we won't exactly be seeing the actor in the flesh.
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Brandi Glanville Returning for Season Three
Don't worry, catfight lovers, Brandi Glanville's not going anywhere.
As we anxiously wait for another season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills—and mourn the departure of Camille Grammer—we learn that at least one feisty blonde will remain on the reality series, despite rumors that she was dropped.
Robert Pattinson to Hunt Down Saddam Hussein in Mission: Blacklist
Forget Team Edward. Team Eric is where it's at for Robert Pattinson.
The Twilight hunk has signed on to star in Mission: Blacklist, a psychological thriller based on military interrogator Eric Maddox and his team's real-life search for Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein that ended in the erstwhile Ace of Spades' capture.
EXCLUSIVE!
Catching Fire Casting Scoop: Fan Fave Jesse Williams Talks Finnick!
We've got a director (that'd be Francis Lawrence, taking over where Gary Ross left off), a release date (Thanksgiving 2013!) and huge expectations for the Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire.
Especially when it comes to casting Finnick Odair, a new face that will be joining Jennifer Lawrence in the second installment! And while a million names have been tossed out to play the tortured heartthrob (Armie Hammer! Taylor Kitsch!), one fan favorite is Grey's Anatomy's Jesse Williams.
So what does the sparkling-eyed TV star think of the big-screen gig?!




