Ryan Gosling turned down Fifty Shades of Grey?

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Ryan Gosling reportedly turned down the role of the character Christian Grey.
Los Angeles: Hollywood star Ryan Gosling,actress Shailene Woodley and actor Garrett Hedlund reportedlyturned down the offer to star in the film adaptation of ELJames' novel "Fifty Shades of Grey".

The 32-year-old Blue Valentine star reportedly turneddown the role of Christian Grey in the movie due to lack ofinterest, while Tron: Legacy actor Hedlund bowed out for he"couldn't connect with the character", said The HollywoodReporter.

For the role of Anastasia Steele, Woodley is said to havebeen interested but ultimately declined due to promotionalduties for her new movie Divergent.

Many other celebrities were approached for the role whichincludes Alicia Vikander, Imogen Poots and Elizabeth Olsenamong others.

Finally Pacific Rim actor Charlie Hunnam and actressDakota Johnson were chosen as the lead of the much anticipatedmovie adaptation.

The film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson will release nextyear.