In earth-shaking, drool-inducing news for women everywhere, studio sources have reported that Ryan Gosling is the top pick for the role of Christian Grey in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey. Some have gone so far as to say that the part is “his role to turn down.”

Rumours have swirled about who will take the lead since the rights to the bestseller were recently obtained by Universal pictures. Other heartthrobs named for the role include Chris Pine, Alexander Skarsgard, and Chris Hemsworth. [Examiner.com]

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