“Now, it’s their opportunity to get paid on other projects.”įans looking to get their “Darker” fix now can check out a deleted “Darker”-inspired skit from Johnson’s Feb. “That was the great thing about this film - we know we were going to be able to make stars,” Brunetti said. “Fifty Shades” producer Dana Brunetti recently shared that he wants to keep the expenses for “Darker” in check and not squander the film’s entire budget on fattening its stars' paychecks. However, the actors did sign a three-film deal that also included box office bonuses. The stars originally had a “very basic franchise starter deal,” earning $250,000 for the first film, one insider told the Hollywood Reporter. Grey looking to acquire from Universal Pictures? Rumor has it they’re hoping for “seven-figure raises” for “Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed,” the third and final novel in James' series. (Lawrence earned $10 million for “Catching Fire” compared to $500,000 for the original “Hunger Games” film.) The actors' salary negotiations are expected to take place within the next six months. Insiders say Jennifer Lawrence’s salary for the “Hunger Games” films are being used as an example. However, with their return also comes their desire for a raise.Īfter garnering over $500 million at the worldwide box office for “Fifty Shades of Grey," the two actors are said to be looking for a bump in their salaries. Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey. With Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle, Eloise Mumford. Following a fan screening in New York last month - in which Johnson, Dornan, James and Taylor-Johnson were in attendance - attendees claimed there was some buzz that the sequel would be released in March 2016.ĭespite rumors of a far-off release date, fans can breathe easy knowing that Johnson, who portrays lead Anastasia "Ana" Steele in the film, and her counterpart Dornan, who plays BDSM-practicing billionaire Christian Grey, will likely reprise their roles. Fifty Shades of Grey: Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. The release date rumors come on the heels of speculation that the film was scheduled to begin shooting in Vancouver in June. Recent reports say James is vying for the chance to pen the second film’s script. The delay is reportedly due to Universal’s need for a new director - Sam Taylor-Johnson is speculated to be parting ways with the franchise - and a new screenwriter. James’ best-selling series, "Fifty Shades Darker," is already reportedly underway, it may be awhile before fans get to see the story brought to life.Īccording to the Hollywood Reporter, the film’s stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan have been told to “plan for an early 2016 shoot.” The film will potentially hit theaters around Valentine’s Day 2017.
While a big-screen adaptation for the second installment in author E.L. While news of a potential March 2016 release date was shared with fans earlier this month, new speculation suggests that audiences may not get to see Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and Anastasia Steele’s (Dakota Johnson) love story continue to play out on screen anytime soon.Put away your whips and floggers “Fifty Shades” fans, rumor has it the sequel to the romance blockbuster won’t hit theaters until 2017. James’ rumored attempt to secure control over the “Fifty Shades” script comes several months after the Tracking Board reported that Universal was looking to “start fresh" with "Darker" and had no plans to invite screenwriter Kelly Marcel back for the second installment.ĭespite Universal failing to release any details about the “Fifty Shades” franchise or greenlight future installments - a spokesman only revealed that the studio has plans to “sit down” with James - Variety reports that it may be “years” before “Darker” hits theaters if James takes over the script. While other best-selling author have had success penning their novels for the big screen - such as Golden Globe and BAFTA nominated “Gone Girl” writer Gillian Flynn - Variety reports that Universal Pictures executives are “resistant to the idea” of James taking on the sequel and are now “arguing over details” regarding the “Darker” script.
Despite recent hearsay that the second film in the franchise is due to begin shooting in Vancouver in June, Variety claims that James, 51, is causing issues by “seeking more control of the sequel by writing the script herself.” James, who also served as a producer on the “Fifty Shades of Grey” film, is at the epicenter of the “Fifty Shades Darker” production drama, Variety reports. However, just two weeks after making that promise (and rumors of a potential 2016 release date) it appears the second film in the erotica story may be suffering at set back due to behind-the-scenes drama. James’ romance series, “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed,” would be adapted for the big screen. “Fifty Shades” fans couldn’t be happier when director Sam Taylor-Johnson announced that the final two installments in E.L.