There we were getting ourselves in a flap over rumours Jamie Dornan was leaving Fifty Shades of Grey, but the record has since been set straight and we’ll have plenty of opportunity to see his beautiful face (and body) in the sequel.
And it seems bosses are so keen to secure him for the next film in the franchise, they’re willing to stuff a whole load more cash in his bank account. Nice.
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The actor could get as much as £4.5million for the next instalment after getting £80,000 for the first movie, according to reports.
A source told the Daily Star: “Jamie has signed the deal and he’s thrilled, the money on offer was just too good.
“He’s been really worried that he will get typecast as Christian Grey and it will do his long-term career ambitions damage.
“So he was about to walk away and leave it all behind then bosses of the movie franchise came back with the jaw-dropping offer.”
Jamie’s wife Amelia Warner was said to be unhappy with the sexual nature of the scenes her hubby was starring in – we can’t really blame her for wanting to keep that part of him to herself.
But film bosses slammed speculation saying there is no trouble in their relationship and Jamie will continue, hardly a surprise for that much extra cash.
Meanwhile, it’s emerged studio bosses are encouraging E. L. James, the writer of the novels on which the films are based, to “loosen her grip”. Awks.
An insider has suggested rumours of Jamie’s departure came from a time when the star said he might leave along with director Sam Taylor-Johnson if the novelist didn’t take a step back.
The source told The Sunday Times: “Jamie has made it known that doubts could be in place if Taylor-Johnson exits, but it’s just a ploy designed to put pressure on James and push her to loosen her grip.
“The truth is that Jamie plans to do all three and very much with the backing of his family.”
Wow! These power games seem like a lot to deal with…
GALLERY: Fifty Shades of Grey London premiere
Fifty Shades Of Grey London premiere: Dakota Johnson wows in white, Jamie Dornan looks sooo suave plus all the other looks
1 of 13Ashley Roberts
The former Pussycat Doll decided to go for fifty shades of gold instead of grey, with her blazer unfortunately looking like a child got their hands on some metallic Sharpies. Looks like she lost a button on the way there too, poor love
2 of 13Nadia Sawalha and Sherrie Hewson
Nadia added a pop of colour with her fuchsia coat, whereas Sherrie wrapped up warm to beat the chill
3 of 13Denise Van Outen
Denise looked amazing (if not a little chilly) in her monochrome co-ords
4 of 13Sadie Frost
Eeeek. We like her sleek bob very much, but those diamante ring details are a bit too Walford for our liking
5 of 13E.L. James
Author E.L. James must be pretty minted by now, right? She chose a dazzling floor-length gown for her big night
6 of 13Sam Taylor-Johnson
Director Sam Taylor-Johnson opted for a sparkly mini and bejewelled heels
7 of 13Kate Garraway
How very appropes with the theme of the evening, eh?
8 of 13Jamelia
It was all about the plunge for Jamelia. We're not so keen on the boob-revealing frock but we heart the shoes
9 of 13Sharleen Spiteri
Texas lead singer Sharleen went for a slightly funeral feel in her all-black ensemble
10 of 13Maria Menounos
Maria kept it casual in khaki leather trews and a tonal coat
11 of 13Lizzie Cundy
Yes, there is such a thing as too much leather
12 of 13Dakota Johnson
The star of the show wowed in her flowing Saint Laurent gown with an embellished trim and a super plunging neckline. We're crushing on her vampy lips too
13 of 13Jamie Dornan and Amelia Warner
Mr Grey himself looked as dashing as ever, with his stunning wife Amelia by his side donning a chic printed frock. We want your pixie cut, Amelia! And your hubby. But we'll settle for your hair