Not five minutes after posting
the results of last week’s “Casting Christian Grey” poll, someone sent me a
tweet suggesting I hold a similar vote for the role of Anastasia Steele. I did
and as the votes rolled in, one fact became very clear: when it comes to the
love interest of Christian Grey, most women would prefer to cast themselves!
While 7% of voters cast their
twitter ballot solely in their own favor, dozens more listed themselves as a “back-up”
to their official nominee, offering their services as an “understudy” or even a
“body double”! All in all, 29 different actresses received votes although in
one case they were votes against having
the role. Despite the fact that “Fifty Shades of Grey” originated as “Twilight”
fan fiction, 4% of voters tweeted a preference for “anyone but Kristen Stewart”.
“Honorable Mentions” are due the
twenty-three young ladies who, while not rounding out the Top Five, still received
votes for the coveted role. They are (in no particular order): Emma Stone, Ann
Hathaway, Rachel McAdams, Alexis Bledel, Anna Kendrick, Amanda Seyfried, Olivia
Wilde, Nina Dobrev, Alexandra Daddario, Felicity Jones, Evan Rachel Wood,
Rooney Mara, Ksenia Solo, Bella Heathcote, Erica Dasher, Lucy Hale, Jennifer
Love Hewitt, Lindsey Fonseca, Leighten Meester, Shenae Grimes, Emily Blunt,
Jennifer Lawrence, Indiana Evans and Shelley Henning.
The “Top Five” choices are as
follows:
#5. Unknown – 7% of voters wanted
someone who was “unknown” and “innocent”
#4. Emmy Rossum – 8%
#3. Emilia Clark – 9%
#2. Lily Collins – 15%
#1. Ashley Greene – 16%
With no overwhelming majority in
sight, it’s clear everyone has their own distinct vision of Miss Anastasia
Steele. Once again, I am left with the conclusion that Ms. E.L. James and
Universal Pictures certainly have their work cut out for them.
Bonus: A few eager voters were anxious to share
their thoughts on the casting of Elena Lincoln as well. Madonna, Michelle
Pfeiffer, Kim Bassinger, Charlize Theron, Cameron Diaz, Ellen Barkin, Sharon
Stone, Angelina Jolie, Kim Cattrall and Gwyneth Paltrow were all suggested as the perfect
choice to play the evil “Mrs. Robinson”.
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