LATEST: Ryan Gosling favourite for Fifty Shades of Grey role

Crazy Stupid Love star Ryan Gosling has been hotly tipped to play Christian Grey in the film version of raunchy bestseller, Fifty Shades of Grey

Things are hotting up in the Marie Claire office with the news that Ryan Gosling may play the lead role in the film version of Fifty Shades of Grey.

Deep breaths, ladies…

The Sun has reported that Ryan Gosling has been hotly tipped to play S&M enthusiast Christian Grey in the the Fifty Shades of Grey movie adaptation.

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Since the rights to EL James' bestseller were snapped up by Universal Pictures and Focus films, the rumour mill has been in overdrive with speculation as to who could play kinky billionaire Christian Grey and his lover Anastasia Steele.

Vampire Diaries actor Ian Somerhalder and Star Trek's Chris Pine have both shown an interest along with The Tudors' star Henry Cavill. But it's the Drive and Crazy Stupid Love actor Ryan Gosling who is apparently the man to beat.

Kristen Stewart, Emma Roberts and Game of Thrones beauty Emilia Clarke are all contenders for the role of Anastasia.

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What do you think? Would Fifty Shades of Grey be a good career choice for the man who's made his name in the likes of The Notebook, Drive and Crazy Stupid Love? Has Ryan Gosling got what it takes to pull off the role of Christian Grey? We want YOUR views in the box below.

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