Fifty Shades Darker (film)

Fifty Shades Darker

Teaser poster
Directed by James Foley
Produced by
Screenplay by
  • Niall Leonard
Based on Fifty Shades Darker
by E. L. James
Starring
Music by Danny Elfman
Cinematography John Schwartzman
Edited by Richard Francis-Bruce
Production
company
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release dates
  • February 10, 2017 (2017-02-10) (United States)
Country United States
Language English

Fifty Shades Darker is an upcoming American erotic romantic drama film directed by James Foley and written by Niall Leonard, based on a novel of same name by British author E. L. James. It is the second film in the Fifty Shades film series, and a sequel to 2015 film Fifty Shades of Grey. The film stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan as Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey.

Principal photography on Fifty Shades Darker and its sequel Fifty Shades Freed began on February 9, 2016, in Paris and Vancouver. It is set to be released on February 10, 2017.

Plot

Following the events of Fifty Shades of Grey, Anastasia "Ana" Steele tries to move on from her relationship with Christian Grey. A wounded Christian convinces her to resume their romance under Ana's conditions. As the couple begins their normal relationship, Christian's past threatens to tear the couple apart.

Cast

Production

A film adaptation of the first book was produced by Focus Features,[1] Michael De Luca Productions, and Trigger Street Productions,[2] with Universal Pictures and Focus Features securing the rights to the trilogy in March 2012.[3] Universal is also the film's distributor. In March 2014, the producer for the first film, Dana Brunetti, had said there were, as of then, no solid plans to make a sequel.[4] The first book of the series was adapted into a film by the same name and released on February 13, 2015. Before the first film premiered, there was still high anticipation from fans for the sequel to the film. After the first film premiered at a special fan screening in New York City on February 6, director Sam Taylor-Johnson announced that the book sequels Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed will also be adapted, with the first to be released in 2016.[5] Right after the announcement, the director was telling Digital Spy that "it's not my decision, and I haven't been privy to any of the discussions."[6]

On March 25, 2015, Taylor-Johnson officially left the franchise.[7] On April 2, 2015, Deadline confirmed that De Luca had left Sony Pictures to return to Universal to produce the Fifty Shades sequels.[8] It was later revealed that Taylor-Johnson would not return to direct the sequel.[9] On April 22, 2015, it was announced that E.L. James' husband, Niall Leonard, would write the script for the sequel.[10] In April 2015, Universal Pictures Chair Donna Langley told The Hollywood Reporter that the second installment will be "more of a thriller."[11] In July 2015, it was confirmed that singer Rita Ora would be returning for the sequel to portray her role of Mia Grey.[12] On August 20, 2015, it was revealed by Deadline that James Foley was the front-runner to direct the sequel and third film Fifty Shades Freed, while the studio was also eyeing some other directors including Rebecca Thomas, Mark Pellington, and Tanya Wexler, and talks with Foley had not yet begun.[13] On November 12, 2015, TheWrap confirmed that Foley would direct both sequels which would be shot back-to-back in 2016, with Michael De Luca and Brunetti returning to produce along with E.L. James.[14] Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan also would return for the sequels.

Casting

On January 28, 2016, Kim Basinger joined the film to play the role of Elena Lincoln, Grey's business partner and former lover, while Luke Grimes, Eloise Mumford and Max Martini would be returning for the sequel.[15] On February 5, Bella Heathcote was cast as Leila, one of Grey's former submissives.[16] In the same month, Eric Johnson was cast to play Jack Hyde.[17][18] On February 18, 2016, Robinne Lee and Fay Masterson joined the film's cast.[19] On February 26, 2016, Tyler Hoechlin was cast in the film to play Boyce Fox.[20] On April 7, 2016, it was reported that Hugh Dancy had joined the film to play Dr. John Flynn, Grey's psychiatrist.[21]

Filming

Filming was scheduled to take place in Vancouver among other locations where much of the first film was shot.

Principal photography was set to begin in Vancouver in June 2015.[22] However, it was later postponed due to delays in the script being written.[10] It was later confirmed that filming would begin in February 2016 in Vancouver, while the studio North Shore Studios was booked for the film.[23][24] In November 2015, Universal Studios announced that both films would be shot back-to-back with principal photography scheduled to commence in early 2016.[25] Filming began in Paris and Vancouver from February 9, 2016, to July 12, 2016, under the working title, "Further Adventures of Max and Banks 2 & 3."[26][27][28] Principal photography concluded on April 11, 2016.[29]

Release

Fifty Shades Darker is scheduled to be released on February 10, 2017, by Universal Pictures.[30]

Marketing

On September 15, 2016, Universal released the first official trailer. The trailer amassed an unprecedented 114 million views in its first 24 hours from various digital platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. It received more than 2.5 million views on the film's official Facebook page. Over 39.4 million views came from North America, while 74.6 million views came from over 32 international markets, including the U.K., Mexico and France. This broke the previous record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens when it racked up 112 million views in the same amount of time in October 2015.[31] This record was however later surpassed by the second trailer for Disney's Beauty and the Beast with 127.6 million views in November 2016.[32]

Sequel

The film's sequel and final installment was also filmed back-to-back and is set for a February 2018 release.

References

  1. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (March 26, 2012). "Universal Pictures and Focus Features win Fifty Shades of Grey". Deadline.com. PMC. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  2. ↑ Miller, Julie (July 10, 2012). "Fifty Shades of Grey Film Gets Oscar-Nominated Producers, Christian Grey–Casting Inspiration". Vanity Fair. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  3. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (March 26, 2012). "Universal Pictures and Focus Features win Fifty Shades of Grey". Deadline.com. PMC. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  4. ↑ Schumann, Rebecka (March 10, 2014). "'Fifty Shades Darker' Movie Rumors: '50 Shades Of Grey' Producer Talks Possible Sequel". International Business Times. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
  5. ↑ Schumann, Rebecka (February 6, 2015). "'Fifty Shades of Grey' Sequels Confirmed; Fans React To 'Fifty Shades Darker' And 'Fifty Shades Freed' Movie Announcement". International Business Times. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
  6. ↑ Dibdin, Emma (February 13, 2015). "Sam Taylor-Johnson on 50 Shades of Grey sequel: 'It's not my decision'". Digital Spy. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  7. ↑ Busch, Anita; Fleming Jr, Mike (March 25, 2015). "'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Director Sam Taylor-Johnson Formally Splits From Franchise". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  8. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (April 2, 2015). "The Rumors Were True: Mike De Luca Leaves Sony To Produce 'Fifty Shades' Sequels". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  9. ↑ Kroll, Justin (March 25, 2015). "Sam Taylor-Johnson Will Not Direct 'Fifty Shades Darker'". Variety. Variety. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  10. 1 2 Fleming, Jr., Mike (April 25, 2015). "Niall Leonard, Husband Of 'Fifty Shades' Author, Writing Sequel". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  11. ↑ Siegemund-Broka, Austin (April 29, 2015). "Universal's Donna Langley: 'Fifty Shades' Sequel Will Be "More of a Thriller"". The Hollywood Reporter. (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  12. ↑ Mahajan, Mradula (July 13, 2015). "'Fifty Shades Darker' Movie Cast Updates: Charlize Theron And Henry Cavill Confirmed For Sequel?". movienewsguide.com. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  13. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (August 20, 2015). "James Foley Frontrunner To Direct 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Sequel For Universal". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  14. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (November 12, 2015). "'Fifty Shades of Grey' Sequels to Shoot Back to Back, James Foley to Direct Both (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  15. ↑ Kroll, Justin (January 28, 2016). "Kim Basinger to Play Christian Grey's Former Lover in 'Fifty Shades Darker' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  16. ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 5, 2016). "'Fifty Shades Darker' Adds Bella Heathcote as Christian Grey's Ex". Variety. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  17. ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 12, 2016). "'Fifty Shades Darker' Adds 'The Knick's' Eric Johnson as Christian Grey's Rival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  18. ↑ Galuppo, Mia (February 12, 2016). "'Knick' Actor Eric Johnson Joins 'Fifty Shades Darker'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  19. ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 18, 2016). "'Fifty Shades Darker' Adds Robinne Lee and Fay Masterson". Variety. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  20. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (February 26, 2016). "'Teen Wolf' Star Tyler Hoechlin Joins 'Fifty Shades Darker' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  21. ↑ Ford, Rebecca (April 7, 2016). "'Fifty Shades Darker' Adds Hugh Dancy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  22. ↑ "'Fifty Shades of Grey 2′ begins filming in Vancouver in June". onlocationvacations.com. February 13, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  23. ↑ K., Hellen (July 10, 2015). "Fifty Shades Darker: Dakota Johnson confirms filming dates?". melty.com. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  24. ↑ "'Fifty Shades Darker' will begin filming in Vancouver in February". onlocationvacations.com. September 1, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  25. ↑ Kroll, Justin (November 12, 2015). "'Fifty Shades of Grey' Sequels to Shoot Back-to-Back". Variety. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  26. ↑ Rhonda Richford (February 4, 2016). "'Fifty Shades Darker' to Shoot in Paris as Filming Rebounds After Attacks". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  27. ↑ Schumann, Rebecka (January 5, 2016). "'Fifty Shades Darker' Movie 2016 Production Schedule, Location And Possible Smaller Budget Revealed". International Business Times. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  28. ↑ "'Fifty Shades Darker' Starts Filming After Delay Getting '50 Shades Of Grey' Sequel To Screens?". Fashion & Style. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  29. ↑ "On the Set for 4/15/16: Idris Elba Starts Shooting 'The Dark Tower', James Cameron Rolls Cameras on 'Avatar 2', 'Fifty Shades Darker' Finishes Production". SsnInsider.com. April 15, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  30. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 23, 2015). "Universal Dates 'Fifty Shades' Sequels, 'Furious 8′; 'Pacific Rim 2′, 'Mummy' Moved Back — CinemaCon Update". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  31. ↑ Mia Galuppo (September 15, 2016). "'Fifty Shades Darker' Dethrones 'The Force Awakens' as Most Viewed Trailer in First 24 Hours". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  32. ↑ Mia Galuppo (November 15, 2016). "'Beauty and the Beast' Dethrones 'Fifty Shades Darker' as Most Viewed Trailer in 24 Hours". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
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