We just discovered that singer-songwriter Rita Ora will join the cast of the highly anticipated film from Universal Pictures and Focus Features FIFTY SHADES OF GREY in the role of Mia, Christian Grey’s adopted younger sister!
According to a release, Ora will play the role of “Mia,” the adopted younger sister of Christian Grey. If you are not familiar with Ora, she is predominantly known as the chart topping musician signed to RocNation. In 2012, Ora made her mark on the music scene with her first breakout smash hit single “Hot Right Now,” which was the first of three consecutive No. 1 singles.
Ora’s debut Platinum album ‘ORA’ also entered the U.K. charts at No.1, and subsequently enjoyed worldwide success. Ora kicked off 2013 with her own sold out Tour and was nominated for an incredible THREE BRIT Awards. She was 2013 Harpers Bazaar Woman of the Year. Ora’s forthcoming sophomore album is expected in the spring of 2014, with rumored collaborations with Calvin Harris and many others.
In the new film, actor Jamie Dornan will star in this hotly anticipated film adaptation in the iconic role of Christian Grey and stars opposite Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steele. Joining them in the cast are Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia’s best friend and roommate; Luke Grimes as Christian’s brother, Elliot; Victor Rasuk as Anastasia’s close friend, José; Jennifer Ehle as Anastasia’s mother, Carla; and Max Martini as Christian Grey’s bodyguard and head of his security team, Jason Taylor.
Michael de Luca and Dana Brunetti are producing alongside E L James, with Sam Taylor-Johnson directing.
Kelly Marcel wrote the initial draft of the screenplay with subsequent script work from Patrick Marber and Mark Bomback.
If you are not familiar with the book, check out the description below of the upcoming film adaptation:
About FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
Based on the #1 bestselling book “Fifty Shades of Grey” by E L James, Fifty Shades of Grey follows the relationship of 27-year-old billionaire Christian Grey and college student Anastasia Steele. “Fifty Shades of Grey” has become a global phenomenon. The subsequent novels in the series are “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed.” The trilogy has been translated in 52 languages worldwide since its release. To date, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has sold more than 90 million copies worldwide in e-book and print, making it one of the fastest-selling book series ever.
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