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4. Matt Bomer

Besides Ian Somerhalder, the other fan favorite most hyped for the role of Christian Grey was Matt Bomer of White Collar fame. He certainly has the piercing blue eyes and intriguing intensity to play the part. At one point, fans petitioned him with close to 100K signatures begging him to be their Mr. Grey. “I’m so grateful for the fans and touched,” said Bomer when asked about the petition, but it remains unclear if he was ever seriously considering the role, or was even considered by the casting agents. Some speculate that his recent coming out as a gay man might have had something to do with this.

actors who might have played Christian Grey
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