Scott Eastwood Circling '50 Shades' Role? Does Anyone Still Care?

Scott Eastwood, the son of Western movie star Clint Eastwood, is the latest in a long line of names to be associated with the role of Christian Grey in the upcoming, ill-fated film adaptation of EL James' raunchy trilogy, Fifty Shades of Grey. The role has had to be recast after former Grey, Charlie Hunnam, walked out over purported scheduling difficulties.

The actor, who has previously auditioned under the name Scott Reeves so as not to allow his father's fame to influence his career, is a rising star within Hollywood, having starred in Invictus, Shannon's Rainbow and Enter Nowhere. As well as being on the precipice of world fame, Scott certainly has the dashing looks and piercing grey eyes that author James attributes to her lead male character.

Get A Move On! Author EL James Has A Major Hand In The Casting.

Last week, there were also fears that cast female lead Dakota Johnson, who is set to play Anastasia Steele, also had a touch of cold feet after Hunnam called it quits and rumours began to indicate that both actors had had issues with the script. However, such talk seems to have settled now and the The Social Network actress is patiently waiting for her Grey so filming can commence.

Sam Taylor-Johnson's movie is due out in August next year but we wouldn't be surprised if we're still sat here speculating on the new Grey then. Who'll be next?