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Based on | Fifty Shades trilogy by E. L. James |
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Running time | 348 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | Total (3 films): $150 million [1] |
Box office | Total (3 films): $1.325 billion [1] |
Fifty Shades is a British-American film trilogy series based on the Fifty Shades trilogy by English author E. L. James. It is distributed by Universal Studios, and stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan as the lead roles Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey, respectively. Sam Taylor-Johnson directed the first film, [2] [3] and James Foley directed the second and third films. [4]
The first film, Fifty Shades of Grey , was released on February 13, 2015, while the second, Fifty Shades Darker , was released on February 10, 2017. [5] Fifty Shades Freed , the third film, was released on February 9, 2018. [5] Although the films were poorly received critically, the series grossed over $1.32 billion worldwide, making it the sixth highest-grossing R-rated franchise of all-time.
Two years after the trilogy's first novel was released, several distribution companies had bid for the rights of the trilogy. Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount and Universal, as well as Mark Wahlberg's production company, put in bids for the film rights. [6] [7] The winning bid went to Universal Studios and Focus Features, at $5 million. [8] With James gaining control over the process of the making of the film, she hand-picked Dana Brunetti and Michael De Luca as the producers.
Film | U.S. release date | Director(s) | Screenwriter(s) | Producer(s) |
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Fifty Shades of Grey | February 13, 2015 | Sam Taylor-Johnson | Kelly Marcel | E. L. James Dana Brunetti Michael De Luca |
Fifty Shades Darker | February 10, 2017 [5] | James Foley [9] | Niall Leonard [9] [10] | E. L. James Dana Brunetti Michael De Luca Marcus Viscidi |
Fifty Shades Freed | February 9, 2018 [5] |
When Anastasia "Ana" Steele, a literature student, goes to interview the wealthy Christian Grey, as a favor to her roommate Kate Kavanagh, she encounters a handsome, brilliant and intimidating man. The innocent and naive Ana, startled to realize she wants him, despite his enigmatic reserve and advice, finds herself desperate to get close to him. Not able to resist Ana's beauty and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her too, but on his own terms. Ana hesitates as she discovers the singular tastes of Grey; despite the embellishments of success – his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family – Grey is consumed by the need to control everything. As they get close, Steele starts to discover Grey's secrets and explores her own BDSM desires.
Following the events of the first film, Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey resume their relationship under Ana's terms. However, their relationship is tested when Christian's past threatens the couple.
Believing they have left behind the shadowy figures from the past, billionaire Christian Grey and his new wife, Anastasia, fully embrace their inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. Just as the Greys begin to step into their new roles, sinister events come to light and jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins.
Character | Films | ||
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Fifty Shades of Grey | Fifty Shades Darker | Fifty Shades Freed | |
2015 | 2017 | 2018 | |
Anastasia "Ana" Steele Grey | Dakota Johnson | ||
Christian Grey | Jamie Dornan | ||
Katherine Kavanagh | Eloise Mumford | ||
José Rodriguez, Jr. | Victor Rasuk | ||
Elliot Grey | Luke Grimes | ||
Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey | Marcia Gay Harden | ||
Mia Grey | Rita Ora | ||
Jason Taylor | Max Martini | ||
Carrick Grey | Andrew Airlie | ||
Carla May Wilks | Jennifer Ehle | Jennifer Ehle U | Jennifer Ehle |
Bob Adams | Dylan Neal | Dylan Neal U | Dylan Neal |
Raymond Steele | Callum Keith Rennie | Callum Keith Rennie | |
Jack Hyde | Eric Johnson | ||
Jerry Roach | Bruce Altman | ||
Ros Bailey | Robinne Lee | ||
Elizabeth Morgan | Amy Price-Francis | ||
Gail Jones | Fay Masterson | ||
Elena Lincoln (Mrs. Robinson) | Kim Basinger | Kim Basinger U | |
Leila Williams | Bella Heathcote | ||
Gia Matteo | Arielle Kebbel | ||
Luke Sawyer | Brant Daugherty | ||
Boyce Fox | Tyler Hoechlin |
Occupation | Film | ||
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Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) | Fifty Shades Darker (2017) | Fifty Shades Freed (2018) | |
Director | Sam Taylor-Johnson | James Foley | |
Producer(s) | E. L. James Dana Brunetti Michael De Luca | E. L. James Dana Brunetti Marcus Viscidi Michael De Luca | |
Writer(s) | Kelly Marcel | Niall Leonard | |
Composer | Danny Elfman | ||
Director of photography | Seamus McGarvey | John Schwartzman | |
Editor(s) | Lisa Gunning Anne V. Coates Debra Neil-Fisher | Richard Francis-Bruce | David Clark Debra Neil-Fisher Richard Francis-Bruce |
Production Companies | Michael De Luca Productions | Perfect World Pictures [a] Trigger Street Productions Michael De Luca Productions | |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures | ||
Runtime (Unrated) | 128 minutes | 131 minutes | 110 minutes |
Release Date | February 13, 2015 | February 10, 2017 | February 9, 2018 |
On June 19, 2013, Sam Taylor-Johnson was chosen to direct the first film. On February 6, 2015, Taylor-Johnson announced the sequels, prompting she would return to direct the sequels. [2] It was later revealed that Taylor-Johnson would not return. [4] On August 20, 2015, it was revealed by Deadline Hollywood that James Foley was the front-runner to direct the sequel and third film Fifty Shades Freed . [11]
Kelly Marcel was chosen as the screenwriter for the first film. [12]
On April 22, 2015, it was announced that author E.L. James' husband, Niall Leonard, would write the script for the sequel. [10] Leonard also went on to write the script for the third film. [13]
The casting for the lead roles was considered controversial. Many contenders considered for the film included Ryan Gosling, Garrett Hedlund, Theo James, Alexander Skarsgård, François Arnaud, Charlie Hunnam, Scott Eastwood, Luke Bracey, Ian Somerhalder and Billy Magnussen as Christian Grey. Alicia Vikander, Imogen Poots, Elizabeth Olsen, Shailene Woodley, Alexis Bledel and Felicity Jones were all considered for the role of Anastasia Steele. [14]
On September 2, 2013, Dakota Johnson and Charlie Hunnam were cast as Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey respectively. [15] As a result, the displeasure of the casting from fans caused controversy. In response, Brunetti stated, "There is a lot that goes into casting that isn't just looks. Talent, availability, their desire to do it, chemistry with other actor, etc. So if your favorite wasn't cast, then it is most likely due to something on that list. Keep that in mind while hating and keep perspective." [16] On October 12, it was announced Hunnam had quit the role of Grey and the studio was in the process of searching for a new actor. [17] On October 23, Jamie Dornan was cast as the replacement for Christian Grey. [18]
In October 2013, Jennifer Ehle was cast as Carla Wilks. [19] On October 31, 2013, Victor Rasuk was cast as José Rodriguez, Jr. [20] On November 22, 2013, Eloise Mumford was cast as Kate Kavanagh. [21] On December 2, 2013, singer Rita Ora was cast as Christian's younger sister Mia. [22] On December 3, 2013, Marcia Gay Harden was cast as Christian's mother, Grace. [23]
On January 28, 2016, Kim Basinger joined the franchise to play the role of Elena Lincoln in the sequels, Grey's business partner and former lover, while Luke Grimes, Eloise Mumford and Max Martini would be returning for the sequels. [24] On February 5, Bella Heathcote was cast as Leila, one of Grey's former submissives. [25] In the same month, Eric Johnson was cast to play Jack Hyde, Ana's boss at SIP. [26] [27] On February 18, 2016, Robinne Lee and Fay Masterson joined the film's cast. [28] On February 20, Brant Daugherty signed on to play Luke Sawyer, the personal bodyguard for Anastasia in the third film. [29]
For Fifty Shades of Grey, principal photography was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, which began on December 1, 2013. [30] Scenes were filmed in the Gastown district of Vancouver. [31] Bentall 5 was used as the Grey Enterprises building. [32] [33] The University of British Columbia serves as Washington State University Vancouver, from which Ana graduates. [34] The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver was used as the Heathman Hotel. [35] [36] The film was also shot at the North Shore Studios. [37] The production officially ended on February 21, 2014. [38] Reshoots involving scenes between Dornan and Johnson took place in Vancouver during the week of October 13, 2014. [39]
For Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed, principal photography was to commence in June in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. [40] This was later to be impossible, due to the script being unwritten at that moment. [10] In November 2015, Universal Studios announced that both films would be shot back-to-back with principal photography scheduled to commence in early 2016. [41] Filming began in Paris and Vancouver from February 9, 2016, to July 12, 2016, under the working title "Further Adventures of Max and Banks 2 & 3." [42] [43] [44] Filming on Fifty Shades Darker concluded on April 11, 2016. [45]
With a combined worldwide gross over $1.3 billion, the franchise was one of the biggest R-rated franchises ever, behind only The Matrix ($1.6 billion over three films), The Hangover ($1.4 billion over three films) and Alien ($1.328 billion not counting the PG-13 Alien vs. Predator ). [46]
Film | Release date | Box office gross | Budget | Reference | |||
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Opening weekend (North America) | North America | Other territories | Worldwide | ||||
Fifty Shades of Grey | February 13, 2015 | $85,171,450 | $166,167,230 | $404,838,898 | $569,651,467 | $40 million | [47] |
Fifty Shades Darker | February 10, 2017 | $46,607,250 | $114,581,250 | $266,962,186 | $381,543,436 | $55 million | [48] |
Fifty Shades Freed | February 9, 2018 | $38,560,195 | $100,407,760 | $271,501,689 | $371,909,449 | $55 million | [49] |
Total | $381,156,240 | $943,302,773 | $1,323,104,352 | $150 million | [1] |
Film | Critical | Public | ||
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Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | CinemaScore | ||
Fifty Shades of Grey | 25% (281 reviews) [50] | 46 (46 reviews) [51] | C+ [52] | |
Fifty Shades Darker | 11% (209 reviews) [53] | 33 (39 reviews) [54] | B+ [52] | |
Fifty Shades Freed | 11% (196 reviews) [55] | 31 (43 reviews) [56] | B+ [52] |
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Fifty Shades of Grey is a 2011 erotic romance novel by British author E. L. James. It became the first installment in the Fifty Shades novel series that follows the deepening relationship between a college graduate, Anastasia Steele, and a young business magnate, Christian Grey. It contains explicitly erotic scenes featuring elements of sexual practices involving BDSM.
Fifty Shades Freed is the third and final installment of the erotic romance Fifty Shades Trilogy by British author E. L. James. After accepting entrepreneur CEO Christian Grey's proposal in Fifty Shades Darker, Anastasia Steele must adjust not only to married life but to her new husband's wealthy lifestyle and controlling nature. The paperback edition was first published in April 2012.
Fifty Shades is a series of erotic novels by British author E. L. James, initially a trilogy consisting of Fifty Shades of Grey (2011), Fifty Shades Darker (2012) and Fifty Shades Freed (2012). The series traces the deepening relationship between college graduate Anastasia Steele and young businessman Christian Grey. Christian introduces Ana to the world of BDSM.
Fifty Shades of Grey is a 2015 erotic romantic drama film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson from a screenplay by Kelly Marcel. Produced by Focus Features, Michael De Luca Productions, and Trigger Street Productions, and distributed by Universal Pictures, it is based on E. L. James' 2011 novel of the same name, and serves as the first installment in the Fifty Shades film series. Starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle and Marcia Gay Harden, the film's story follows Anastasia "Ana" Steele (Johnson), a college graduate, who begins a sadomasochistic relationship with young business magnate Christian Grey (Dornan).
Fifty Shades Darker is a 2012 erotic romance novel by British author E. L. James. It is the second installment in the Fifty Shades trilogy that traces the deepening relationship between a college graduate, Anastasia Steele, and a young business magnate, Christian Grey. The first and third volumes, Fifty Shades of Grey and Fifty Shades Freed, were published in 2011 and 2012, respectively. The novel is published by Vintage Books and reached No. 1 on the USA Today best seller list.
Fifty Shades Freed is a 2018 American erotic romantic drama film directed by James Foley and written by Niall Leonard, based on E. L. James's 2012 novel of the same name. Produced by Perfect World Pictures, Michael De Luca Productions, and Trigger Street Productions, and distributed by Universal Pictures, it is the third and final installment in the Fifty Shades film series, following Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) and Fifty Shades Darker (2017). The film stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan as Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey, respectively, and follows the couple as they marry, and must deal with Ana's former boss Jack Hyde, who begins to stalk them.
Fifty Shades Darker is a 2017 American erotic romantic drama film directed by James Foley and written by Niall Leonard, based on E. L. James's 2012 novel of the same name. Produced by Michael De Luca Productions and Trigger Street Productions, and distributed by Universal Pictures, it is the second installment in the Fifty Shades film series and the sequel to the 2015 film Fifty Shades of Grey. The film stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan as Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey, respectively, with Eric Johnson, Eloise Mumford, Bella Heathcote, Rita Ora, Luke Grimes, Victor Rasuk, Kim Basinger, and Marcia Gay Harden in supporting roles. It follows Ana and Christian as they must decide to rekindle their relationship, this time with "no rules, no punishments, and no more secrets" terms.
Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey As Told by Christian, also referred to as Grey, is a 2015 erotic romance by British author E. L. James. It is the fourth installment in the Fifty Shades series, which had its start as fanfiction.
Darker: Fifty Shades Darker As Told by Christian, also referred to as Darker, is a 2017 erotic romance by British author, E. L. James. It is the fifth installment in the Fifty Shades novel series. The books were originally told by Anastasia Steele, the main protagonist, whereas Darker: Fifty Shades Darker as Told by Christian is told from the male character's point of view of the events of the second installment, Fifty Shades Darker.