Jamie Dornan

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Less than two weeks after Sons of Anarchy blond Charlie Hunnam dropped out of 50 Shades of Grey, Variety reports that producers have found their replacement: Jamie Dornan. While we’re a little disappointed that our Eastwood-ian dreams have been cruelly extinguished, Jamie seems like he’ll do just fine. As we’ve discussed before, finding a relatively unknown actor with “nothing to lose” seemed like the way to go here.

So let’s get to know our new friend Jamie a little bit better:

He dated Keira Knightley. We all (indirectly) have Keira Knightley to thank for this casting, as the actress is the one who introduced Jamie to her agent in 2003 after meeting him on an Asprey photo shoot, kickstarting his career. The two hideously unattractive individuals proceeded to date from 2003 to 2005. After their breakup, he wrote a song about her, which included the lyrics: “I can see your fancy friends trying to steal your innocence . . . you're so weak around them.” A sensitive one, this Jamie.

He knows his way around a wind machine. Jamie’s modeled for Calvin Klein, Dior and Armani, often shirtless, always smoldering. Irritatingly modest, he once told the New York Times, “I don’t see myself as particularly good looking.”

You may recognize him from television. Jamie appeared on eight episodes of ABC’s Once Upon a Time playing a sheriff (his character was killed off), and he plays a serial killer in the Irish series The Fall. While Christian Grey is not a murderer (at least in the literal sense), Jamie’s experience playing a creep should no doubt come in handy.

His first acting gig was in Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette. He had a small role as Marie’s Swedish lover in the film, which meant he got to kiss Kristen Dunst and roll around in bed with her and otherwise look pretty. The role led to the aforementioned 2006 New York Times profile which was titled “The Golden Torso.”

He’s married. To Colin Farrell’s ex-wife, in fact. Her name is Amelia Warner and she’s a singer who performs under the name “Slow Moving Millie” for some reason. She’s pregnant with the couple’s first child, with the Daily Mail noting she’s “in good hands” as Jamie’s dad and step-mother are both OB/GYNs. (You didn’t realize just how intimately you were going to get know Jamie in this post, did you?)

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[happycanadian]

he's about to go supernova.

hope he's ready for it! haha.

 

[Nils]

.... I am now forced to watch the travesty that will be this movie.

 

[heelscatchfire]

^ for real... its great he is getting attention and generating buzz but not with this movie..

 

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'50 Shades of Grey' actor Jamie Dornan and his pregnant wife Amelia Warner out shopping in London. The Irish actor and model has lauded a lot of attention recently after being cast this week as Christian Grey in the film adaptation of 50 Shades Of Grey. (October 26, 2013 - Source: FameFlynet Pictures)

 

[Moofins]

I feel the same way. He's actually a pretty talented actor, I don't want to see him in this trainwreck. The one benefit will be that we will see a lot of him.

 

[fonghay]

The movie will certainly be hit or miss. If he makes it, his acting career will rise to heights. But if he fails, he will be another Travis Fimmel. Wish him all the best

 

[kokobombon]

^regardless of the critics, he´ll get enough exposure. if he and his team play his cards right he could get a lot of interesting offers, imo. much like robert pattinson and twilight...

I came here looking for better quality pics of these, anyone has any?

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[pixiedust1603]

I hate that he's in this because he's so hot that it's making me want to watch and I hate 50 Shades. He was so good in The Fall as well.

 

[HeatherAnne]

Terrible that he's sold out like this. Also, they have zero chemistry in that photoshoot, the pictures are downright awkward...

 

[Yendor]

^LOL um why so melodramatic?? So the novels are crap. It's a lead role that will open a billion doors and launch his acting career. He wants to be an actor. This is what he wants. How is that selling out?

 

[HeatherAnne]

It's a lead role that will open a billion doors and launch his acting career.

It's just as likely to close a zillion doors for him it it flops, which it is very likely to. This role has razzie written all over it. He'd be better off chugging along, paying his dues, in my opinion.

 

[kokobombon]

^but that´s the same that happened to Pattinson with Twilight (critique wise) yet he got to work with Cronenberg and has a lot of interesting projects yet to be premiered.

 

[versustito]

Omg!! I love it.

 

[Legolas]

He should never EVER shave. Period.

 

[Moofins]

Seriously. His manscruff, his manscruff - my kingdom for Jamie Dornan's manscruff.

He should never EVER shave. Period.

 

[marcBarna]

Éminences Grises–Fifty Shades of Grey actor Jamie Dornan and model Paolo Anchisi are enlisted for the debut campaign of Ermenegildo Zegna Couture, designed by head of design Stefano Pilati. The campaign is inspired by éminences grises, the term first used in the 17th century to describe François Leclerc du Tremblay, the right-hand man of Cardinal Richelieu. Updating the notion for the modern age to apply to the contemporary man of success and intellect, a tailored luxury is afforded with the new Ermenegildo Zegna Couture lineup.

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^ One more:



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[finchesthalia]

Jamie Dornan Films 'Fifty Shades of Grey': First On Set Pics!

Jamie Dornan looks super dapper during the first day on set for his upcoming film Fifty Shades of Grey on Sunday (December 1) in Vancouver, Canada.

These are the first on-set pics of the 31-year-old actor in his role as Christian Grey – we can’t wait to see this film!


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[Fortelen]

This is the big leagues, congrats to Jamie. This film is a phenomenon that will make so much money and launch his acting career like nothing else. People will stop him on the streets for autographs, etc.
Much luck to him.