Rumors have been floating around about who will star as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in the upcoming racy movie "Fifty Shades of Grey."

Author E.L. James has not said anything about who will officially be cast, but her husband recently spoke out saying that "Drive" star Ryan Gosling is actually up for the role.

The "Fifty Shades" trilogy ("Fifty Shades of Grey," "Fifty Shades Darker," "Fifty Shades Freed"), written by bestselling author E.L. James, tells the story of 22-year-old recent college gradAnastasia Steele, who enters into a dominant/submissive sexual relationship with 27-year old sexy billionaire Christian Grey, and both explore Christian's world of BDSM while trying to understand their complicated relationship.

According to NOW magazine, James' husband Niall Leonard said that "last he heard," Gosling, 31, was in the frame to play the role of Christian.

It could be that Leonard just heard Gosling as a huge fan favorite and thought he was in the running for the film, but he would know more of the inside story than any of us.

It was reported in July that Gosling, who was voted 2011 sexiest man on the planet, was being tipped to play the S&M billionaire according to Entertainment Wise.

"The role of the sadomasochistic billionaire seems to be man-of-the-moment Ryan Gosling's to turn down. But the 'Drive' star may take some persuading," The Sun newspaper claimed.

Other stars were rumored to be in talks for the Christian Grey role.

"Superman" Henry Cavill was reportedly in preliminary talks with the producers of "Fifty Shades," Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti.

According to Policy Mic, Cavill met De Luca in early July at Luca's office in Culvar City, Cali., where Cavill was promoting his upcoming movie "Man of Steel" at Comic-Con San Diego. Rumors claim "The Tudors" actor was seen coming in and out of De Luca's home/office while wearing Christian Grey's signature plaid shirt and five o'clock shadow.

Cavill fans give proof that actor should be picked to play Christian Grey because of a 2008 cologne commercial that features "Superman" as a sharply dressed Christian Grey-to be about to board a helicopter emblazoned with a letter "G," according to Policy Mic. They have also started a Pinterest page, "Henry Cavill (Christian Grey)," where they post pictures of Cavill resembling Grey's poses and demeanor.

According to several recent reports, "The Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder was reportedly traveling to Los Angeles to meet with "Fifty Shades" people around two weeks ago.

He revealed this information to his fans at "The Vampire Diaries" Convention in New Jersey.

In the video, fans began clapping and hollering.

According to Examiner, Kimberly Perek attended the convention, and she said Ian was asked by another fan if he was interested in playing Christian Grey. Perek said "fans were thrilled" and went on to say "we have been wanting information like this for so long so everyone flipped." There is also a fan yelling out "Who do you want to play Ana?"

Which one of these guys do you think should play Christian Grey: Ryan Gosling, Ian Somerhalder, or Henry Cavill? Share your thoughts below!

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