American
Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis has volunteered to write a screenplay for a
movie adaptation of erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey.
The 48-year-old said on Twitter that he had
contacted his agent about writing the script and was "completely
committed" to the idea.
He suggested famed Canadian filmmaker David
Cronenberg could direct the film.
Easton Ellis, whose other works include The
Informers, added he would contact Universal Pictures later this week.
EL James's novel tells the story of the steamy
relationship between billionaire businessman Christian Grey and
"unworldly, innocent" literature student, Anastasia Steele.
It became the fastest selling book of the year and
has been a best-seller on both sides of the Atlantic.
Universal Pictures secured the rights to the novel,
plus its two sequels in March.
"Completely committed to adapting Fifty Shades
of Grey. This is not a joke. Christian Grey and Ana: potentially great
cinematic characters," Easton Ellis wrote.
"Hope EL James doesn't think I'm being a
prankster. I really want to adapt her novels for the screen. Christian Grey is
a writer's dream."
The author also listed some of the actors he had in
mind for the main roles, although most of the posts have now been deleted.
He said: "The casting of Christian in Fifty
Shades of Grey wouldn't be up to me but I have certain actors in mind. And a
particular actress for Ana."
Digital Spy reported
Ryan Gosling and Alexander Skarsgard were at the top of Easton Ellis's wish
list to play Christian, while Scarlett Johansson or Kristen Stewart were his
picks for Ana.
Source: BBC
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