It seems that according to Bret Easton Ellis, EL James had Rob in mind to play Christian Grey (obviously because she wrote Fifty Shades of Grey aka MOTU about him and Kristen). Remember when EL James was at Rob’s “Gatsby” party back in June?
Talked to E.L. James at a party over the summer: her first choice for Christian was Rob Pattinson and Matt Bomer was never in the running.
— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) September 2, 2013
E.L. James and I were at Rob Pattinson’s house when she admitted that Rob was first choice for Christian. Ian Somerhalder never in running.
— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) September 2, 2013
When E.L. James asked me who I thought should be Christian I said “James Deen, of course” and then she shoved me. We were both very wasted.
— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) September 2, 2013
THA OBVIOUS CHOICE! com’on, Rob has the perfect sadomasochistic stare….he inspired, embodies and is and will always be my Christian Grey.