Summary
The cast ofFifty Shades of Greyincludes several familiar faces in addition to the two leads it helped launch to bigger stardom. The movie was based on the first novel in theFifty Shadestrilogy by author E.L. James, which itself was originally written asTwilightfanfiction, published asMaster of the Unvierseunder the pseudonym Snowqueen Icedragon. The movie, which was released in 2015, was directed byBack to Black’s Sam Taylor-Johnson from a script by theVenomtrilogy screenwriter Kelly Marcel.
Over the course of its theatrical run, the movie earned $569.7 million against a budget of $40 million. This was more than enough to earn two moreFifty Shadesmoviesadapting the next two installments of the original novel trilogy. Altogether, the three moviesearned more than $1.3 billion in theatersbefore factoring in VOD, physical media sales, merchandising, and book sales. Many of the cast members of the original movie went on to reprise their roles in the entire trilogy, cementing their connections to the iconic characters at the center of the story.
Jose Rodriguez
Fifty Shades Of Grey Unrated: 8 Things The Movie Changes From The Original
From Ana and Christian’s texting to an extended scene in the graduation, the unrated version of Fifty Shades of Grey changes a lot from the original.
Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steele
Date Of Birth: July 25, 2025
Actor:Fifty Shades of Greystar Dakota Johnsonwas born in Austin, Texas to parents Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith andhad her first big break in the 2015 romance movie, though she had been acting since the age of 10 when she made her screen debut in 1999’sCrazy in Alabama, opposite her mother. Since she rose to fame in theFifty Shadestrilogy, she has taken on a number of more arthouse-oriented roles including starring in Luca Guadagnino’sA Bigger SplashandSuspiria. However, she has also taken on additional blockbusters including the recent superhero flopMadame Web.
Madame Web(2024)
Cassandra Webb
Character:InFifty Shades of Grey, Dakota Johnson plays Anastasia Steele. Anastasia is a 21-year-old student who isstudying English literature at Washington State University Vancouver. When she fills in for her sick roommate, who was set to interview a local billionaire for their college newspaper, said billionaire, Christian Grey, draws her into a web of seduction that leads her to consider whether she can sign a contract to join a BDSM relationship with him.
Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey
Date Of Birth: July 19, 2025
Actor:Jamie Dornan was born in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, and started his career as a model before gaining more notoriety as an actor when he played serial killer Paul Spector in the crime showThe Fall. That role, compounded with his starmaking turn in the 2015 movie, helped launch him into bigger roles. In addition to reprising his role in the remainder of theFifty Shades of Greytrilogy, Dornan would go on to appear in titles including the goofy comedyBarb and Star Go to Vista del Marand the Agatha Christie whodunitA Haunting in Venice.
Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar(2021)
A Haunting in Venice(2023)
Dr. Leslie Ferrier
Character:InFifty Shades of Grey, Jamie Dornan plays the title character Christian Grey. Grey isa billionaire businessman who is drawn to Anastasiaand wants to engage her in a contract to be part of a sadomasochistic relationship. Grey has dark secrets in his past that both intrigue Anastasia and push her away.
Pacific Rimstar Charlie Hunnam was originally cast in the role of Christian Grey, but dropped out of the movie because it conflicted with his shooting schedule onSons of Anarchy.
Fifty Shades Of Grey Supporting Cast & Characters
Christian And Anastasia’s Family And Friends Also Play Important Roles
Eloise Mumford as Kate Kavanagh- Eloise Mumford, who played Anastasia’s best friend Kate, is best known for her work on television including the Hallmark movieA Veteran’s Christmasand the showsThe Right StuffandChicago Fire.
Jennifer Ehle as Carla Wilks- Jennifer Ehle, who played Anastasia’s mother Carla, is best known for playing the iconic Jane Austen heroine Lizzie Bennet opposite Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy in the 1995 miniseriesPride and Prejudice.
Callum Keith Rennie as Ray Steele- Callum Keith Rennie, who played Anastasia’s father Ray, is a prolific sci-fi actor known for roles in titles such asStar Trek: Discovery,The Umbrella Academy,Jessica Jones, andBattlestar Galactica.
Dylan Neal as Bob Adams- Dylan Neal, who played Anastasia’s stepfather Bob, is primarily a television actor known forBlood Ties,Arrow, andCedar Cove.
Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan-Grey- Marcia Gay Harden, who played Christian Grey’s mother Grace, is an Oscar-winning actor known for her work in movies includingMystic River,The Mist, andInto the Wild, though she also played Maggie Brener in the Apple TV+ seriesThe Morning Show.
Marcia Gay Harden won an Oscar in 2001 for her supporting role inPollock.
Andrew Airlie as Carrick Grey- Andrew Airlie, who played Christian’s father Carrick, is best known as a television actor with roles in shows includingBreaker High,The 4400,Intelligence,Reaper,Defying Gravity,Cedar Cove, andThe Romeo Section.
Luke Grimes as Elliot Grey- Luke Grimes, who played Christian’s older brother Elliot, went on to huge television success playing Kayce Dutton on the Kevin Costner neo-western showYellowstone.
Rita Ora as Mia Grey- Rita Ora, who played Christian’s younger sister Mia, is a singer and actor who is likely best known for television appearances as a judge on shows includingThe X Factor,The Masked Singer, andThe Voice UK.
Max Martini as Jason Taylor- Max Martini, who played Christian’s bodyguard Jason, appeared opposite potential Christian Grey Charlie Hunnam inPacific Rimin addition to holding a long-running role as Mack Gerhardt onThe Unit.
Rachel Skarsten as Andrea- Rachel Skarsten, who played Christian’s assistant Andrea, went on to star as Alice in the main cast of The CW’sBatwoman.
Victor Rasuk as Jose Rodriguez- Victor Rasuk, who played Anastasia’s lovelorn friend Jose inFifty Shades of Grey, has played other supporting roles in well-known titles includingJack Ryan,Godzilla(2014), andHow I Met Your Father.
Fifty Shades of Grey
Based on the book by E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey is the first film in the trilogy that follows naive literature student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson), whose life changes upon meeting the complicated and tormented billionaire Christian Grey (Jamie Dorman). Drawn to each other, the two start a romantic relationship where Steele uncovers Grey’s secrets - and explores her own personal desires.
