Best known for his role in FX’s “Sons of Anarchy”, the actor talks to ET about playing Christian Grey. “I [am] so excited to be entrusted with this empowered character.” He noted that the chaos surrounding his casting was expected. “I had anticipated it, these books were a global phenomenon. I isolate myself [so I] haven’t been too aware of what’s [going on in] social media.”

He continues, ” I don’t really engage in social media, and I don’t’ really watch the news or read newspapers so I haven’t been too cognizant of exactly what the reaction has been. But I’m just so excited to be entrusted with this really powerful character, and just really excited and eager to start filming and start bringing him to life.”

It’s probably for the better that the actor hasn’t been paying attention to the noise surrounding his casting. Many fans were disappointed and even began petitioning to bring the role to “White Collar” actor, Matt Bomer. Nonetheless, Hunnam is ready to begin this journey alongside his costar Dakota Johnson who will take on virginal Anastasia Steele.

Fifty Shades of Grey is set to release in theaters next summer.

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“Sons of Anarchy” star Charlie Hunnam will play Christian Grey and Dakota Johnson, the daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, will play Anastasia Steele. The author of the novel, E.L James, made the announcement through tweets on Monday. “Good Moaning, Hold on to your hats …” teased the novelist before officially announcing the news. “I am delighted to let you know that the lovely Dakota Johnson has agreed to be our Anastasia in the film adaption of Fifty Shades of Grey.”

Johnson has had many small roles in some major movies such as “The Social Network”, “21 Jump Street” and “The Five Year Engagement”. Charlie Hunnam is best known for his roles in “Pacific Rim” and “Cold Mountain” along with his TV spot of “Sons of Anarchy”.

The best selling book trilogy will follow the unlikely relationship between billionaire tycoon Christian Grey and college student Anastasia Steele who undergoes a sexual awakening. The book highlighted their racy sex life and quickly became a global phenomenon that sold over 70 million copies worldwide.

Sam Taylor takes on as director of the major film, with Kelly Macfel as screenwriter. Michael De Luca and Dan Brunetti act as producers of the movie, which is scheduled for a summer 2014 release.

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