In June American Psycho writer Bret Easton Ellis revealed a strong interest in writing Fifty Shades.
But now he reveals he’s been tossed out of the running.
Ellis had said that he was “completely committed” to adapting Fifty Shades of Grey. “This is not a joke,” he exclaimed, “Christian Grey and Ana: potentially great cinematic characters.”
Like he did in June, he took to his Twitter to talk about the news:
It’s a very major disappointment to announce that I’ve somehow been taken off the list of possible screenwriters for Fifty Shades of Grey…
— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) August 7, 2012
Thanks to the fans for the months of intense support. Your awesome enthusiasm and great suggestions were instructive and meaningful to me…
— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) August 7, 2012
Fifty Shades of Grey: The 25-year-old asks “Why are you so bummed? You dodged a fucking bullet.” My response: “I’m tired. I’m going to bed.”
— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) August 7, 2012
It’s a shame given that Ellis showed true interest for writing the script. We have to wonder, how many screenwriters are showing the passion he does for taking it on?
We’ll continue to follow any and all Fifty Shades film developments as they’re revealed.