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The composite of Christian Grey and the infamous book. Picture: Supplied

And now Tinseltown's leading men and women are chomping at the bit to land a role in Fifty Shades of Grey after it was announced the erotic novel is destined for the big screen.

Universal Pictures and the men behind The Social Network plan to bring the popular "mommy porn" novel to life, with Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti named as executive producers.

After selling 31 million copies in 41 countries, everyone from Kristen Stewart and Angelina Jolie to True Blood's Alexander Skarsgard are clamouring for consideration.

To help get an idea of what the book's main protagonist looks like, an academic from the UK's University of Central Lancashire has used police crime sketch software to create the first “picture" Christian Grey.

The image was drafted from composite descriptions taken from a dozen female fans on what Grey looked like to them.

But not everyone is happy with the outcome. Some fans have suggested the result looks like a "rugged rapist" and "not striking enough". Others are disappointed at the image's release full stop because they would rather picture Grey in their heads.

To stop the fuss news.com.au has decided to find who should take on the role of the fictional billionaire stud.

Just to recap, the qualifications are:

1) He needs to look good in a business suit, and naked
2) He needs to be able to act charming - and kinky - at the same time
3) He needs the confidence to nail the role of a 27-year-old CEO, and be down with S&M.

To draw out the suspense a bit further, here’s who says they want it:

 

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Ian Somerhalder wants the role bad. Picture: AFP

 

Ian Somerhalder 
“I absolutely would be up for that,” the Vampire Diaries star said. “It could be amazing. I just started reading it. I think that would be a pretty incredible thing. Hopefully, that would pan out. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, that would be a phenomenal opportunity.”

 

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Alexander Skarsgard from TV series True Blood. Picture: Supplied

 

Alexander Skarsgard 
"Where do I sign? He's got a sex chamber? My character [Eric Northman] has that on True Blood. He's got his little dungeon. I was born to play that part."

 

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Colin Egglesfield thinks he would play the perfect Grey. Picture: AFP

 

Colin Egglesfield 
The Client List actor said to a reporter in a recent interview: “Why do you think I would be a good Christian? What exactly are you saying? Are you saying I have a devious sexual side that I need some therapy to treat?” He went on to add: “Because I could really do it ... I think I could [be cast] as Christian [in the role].”

 

Chris Pine
He's already played James T. Kirk in Star Trek, but has Chris Pine got the goods to play Christian? Picture: Richard Dobson

 

Chris Pine
"It'd be a hell of a choice for me, I think. It sounds like an interesting film."

 

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British actor Oliver Jackson-Cohen. Picture: AFP

 

Oliver Jackson Cohen 
The handsome 26-year-old starred in last year’s What’s Your Number? and Going the Distance with Drew Barrymore, he recently joined Twitter and immediately began following the novel’s author and a number of 50 Shades of Grey fansites, leading many to believe he was a contender for Grey.

But who should get it? Here’s our top five:

 

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The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder. Picture: AP

 

Ian Somerhalder 
Ian Smoulder ... sorry, Somerhalder, already has the look nailed - just look at his face! The naughty vampire oozes power and sex appeal and his ability to transform from a wicked vampire to a gentle, protective lover in The Vampire Diaries ensures that he's got the goods and the fifty shades of sexy to fill Christian's Grey's shoes.

 

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The Notebook and Stupid, Crazy, Love star Ryan Gosling. Picture: AP

 

Ryan Gosling
There's no denying that Gosling would kill the role. Anyone who saw his turn as perpetually-naked Jacob in Crazy, Stupid Love would know that he has all the attributes and photoshopped abs to knock the socks off Grey. Hollywood's “it” man of the moment needs another excuse to get his kit off so the women of the world can have yet another gander at Gosling. This one's a no-brainer.

 

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True Blood's Alexander Skarsgard. Picture: AP

 

Alexander Skarsgard 
Make no bones about it. This Swedish stunner is a frontrunner and the man wants it bad. Even he believes he was "born to play the part". Fans say you only need to watch a minute of True Blood to understand why Skarsgard needs to be cast. Heck, at least we know he'd be quite "at home" in Grey’s infamous Red Room Of Pain.

 

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His name is Thor, or, Chris Hemsworth, depending on which you prefer. Picture: Adam Ward

 

Chris Hemsworth 
The guy played a demigod for Pete's sake - so a sex god wouldn't be too much of a stretch for the Aussie boy made good. His broad shoulders, disheveled locks, and piercing eyes make him an obvious contender for Grey. There are thousands of women who already have a soft spot for Thor and why not throw an Aussie in the running?

 

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Ed Westwick aka Chuck Bass of Gossip Girl fame. Picture: AP

 

Ed Westwick
Billionaire stud. Check. After six seasons playing Gossip Girl's resident wealthy, troubled, and emotionally shut off bad boy, Ed Westwick has the part already down pat. This guy can pout and smoulder like nobody's business and after mastering the rich brooding persona all too well, the Brit boy wouldn’t have to do all that much work to portray Grey. That's a big vote for Team Chuck.



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