Mr. Grey is eagerly awaiting to see his fans in the first official trailer for the anticipated romance drama, ‘Fifty Shades of Grey.’ The trailer, which was released by the film’s distributors, Universal Pictures and Focus Features, showcases a new version of Beyonce’s hit song, ‘Crazy In Love.’ The trailer’s launch this morning was preceded by the the movie’s main stars, Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, appearance on ‘The Today Show.’
The trailer for ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ will also screen before showings of Universal’s action sci-fi movie, ‘Lucy,’ starring Scarlett Johansson, which opens tomorrow in theaters. The film adaption of the first book in writer E.L. James’ erotic romance novel trilogy will be released in theaters on February 13, 2015.
Dornan and Johnson are playing the story’s iconic couple, Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. Joining the two in the cast are Luke Grimes as Elliot, Christian’s brother; Victor Rasuk as José, Anastasia’s close friend; Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia’s best friend and roommate; Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, Christian’s mother; Rita Ora as Mia, Christian’s sister; Max Martini as Taylor, Christian’s bodyguard; Callum Keith Rennie as Ray, Anastasia’s stepfather; Jennifer Ehle as Carla, Anastasia’s mother; and Dylan Neal as Bob, Carla’s husband.
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and produced by Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti and James. The screenplay for the film was penned by Kelly Marcel.
For more information on the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ adaptation, visit the film’s official website. Watch the first official trailer for, and check out new stills from, the romance drama below.
Written by: Karen Benardello