Despite being the first person cast as the male lead Christian Gray in the movie Fifty Shades of Gray, Charlie Hunnam was eventually replaced by Jamie Dornan. The announced reason for the Pacific Rim star’s departure was due to filming schedule conflicts. But the press has many times “headlined” Charlie Hunnam to quit 50 Shades of Gray because he was too pressured by netizens’ criticism: he was not good enough to play the role of a billionaire sex addict.
In a recent interview, Charlie Hunnam officially spoke out that he was “quite heartbroken” when he had to quit his role in 50 Shades of Gray, due to being busy with FX’s TV series Sons of Anarchy and the horror movie Crimson Peak. by Guillermo Del Toro He expressed regret because he felt he could have brought something special to the role of Christian Gray.
I feel like I had a good Christian Gray experience and was able to do a good job. I really had a clear idea of what I wanted to express. When you put your mind into the script, the character will come alive in your heart. It was heartbreaking not being able to play that role
I just have to express that it will be fun to watch the movie. I really wanted to work with director Sam Taylor-Johnson and play Christian Grey. I don’t think people have the right to react to me for all this. I simply cannot participate because of scheduling conflicts.”
He also sent words of encouragement to Jamie Dornan: “I would have brought a certain thorny charm to the role, but I believe Jamie Dornan will do well. He has a better and gentler appearance. me a lot”.
The British star also responded to the opinions of some critics describing the book Fifty Shades Of Gray by E.L. James is “porn of the superior kind”.
Charlie Hunnam said: “I think people underestimate it and when they talk to each other they think this book is a toxic cultural product. But what E.L. James created is very elaborate. She presented it below book format that ordinary people who are still afraid of this topic can refer to. In fact, what she has done is truly outstanding.”
Charlie Hunnam also promised his loyal fans that they shouldn’t be too disappointed that he missed out on the role of Christian Grey. The 34-year-old star said that he is willing to provide his audition tape for producers to include on the Fifty Shades of Gray DVD.
