Hollywood screenwriter Bret Easton Ellis is throwing his name into the ring to write the book-to-film adaptation of 50 Shades of Grey. He even went so far as to suggest who should direct.
The American Psycho writer took to his Twitter to share his thoughts:
Completely committed to adapting Fifty Shades of Grey. This is not a joke. Christian Grey and Ana: potentially great cinematic characters.
— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) June 10, 2012
Hope E.L. James doesn’t think I’m being a prankster. I really want to adapt her novels for the screen. Christian Grey is a writer’s dream…
— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) June 10, 2012
Okay. Today the team has been briefed and we will be approaching the studio this week about BEE adapting “Fifty Shades of Grey” into a film.
— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) June 10, 2012
Thanks to everyone supporting BEE adapting Fifty Shades of Grey: the response has been huge and amazing. Hope E.L. James feels the same way.
— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) June 11, 2012
The casting of Christian in “Fifty Shades of Grey” wouldn’t be up to me but I have certain actors in mind. And a particular actress for Ana.
— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) June 11, 2012
I think David Cronenberg is a great idea for directing Fifty Shades of Grey and we worked together on American Psycho in its initial phase.
— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) June 11, 2012
It was recently reported that 50 Shades author E.L. James will soon be in Hollywood to find a producer with her agent. From there they will find a writer and director.
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