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ViaKraven the Hunter,Aaron Taylor-Johnson looks set to become the Sony Spider-Man Universe’s latest victim, with initial reviews of the movie now out. The movie marks an eventful year for the actor, who was previously seen in 2024 flicks such asNosferatuandFall Guy.
Regardless, while he eventually found mainstream fame, the actor once had a slight opportunity to take on the role of Christian Grey in theFifty Shades of Greyfranchise. At the time, his wife, Sam Taylor-Johnson, was the director of the first installment, and the couple decided that Aaron would not pursue the part.
Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson made a mutual decision to not cast the former as Christian Grey
When Sam was approached to directFifty Shades of Grey, speculation arose about whether Aaron might take on the coveted role of Christian Grey. Fans of the book had mixed reactions, but the couple quickly dismissed the idea. In an interview,Aaron Taylor-Johnsonexplained the decision: (via E! News)
We both read it and knew right then that when she went into direct it, I wouldn’t be the one to step into those shoes. And that was fine. It didn’t feel like one of us was like, ‘I really wanted to do that.’ I’m obviously really, really proud of Sam and it was great to see her take that project and make it her own, and not have to feel like just because there’s a role…I feel like I’m too young for that role anyway!
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Aaron’s decision reflected not just his age—he was 24 at the time—but also his respect for Sam’s artistic vision.
Supporting her from the sidelines allowed her to make the film her own, free from the potential complications of working together on such a high-profile project.
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While Aaron chose not to pursue the role of Christian Grey, his career was far from stagnant. In October 2015, he was gearing up for the release ofAvengers: Age of Ultron, where he portrayed Quicksilver. This marked a significant step in his career, bringing him into the Marvel Cinematic Universe after his breakout performances inKick-AssandAnna Karenina.
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Turning down the lead in a franchise as lucrative asFifty Shades of Greymight seem unconventional, but for Aaron Taylor-Johnson, it was a no-brainer. His unwavering support for Sam Taylor-Johnson, combined with his belief that he was “too young” for the role, effectively made the decision for him.
The role of course, eventually went to Jamie Dornan, who undoubtedly turned in a career-defining performance as well.
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