The studio debuted a teaser for the Fifty Shades franchise (above) along with the dates. Now, Universal Studios has announced release dates for those films.Īt the studio's CinemaCon panel this week, Universal revealed upcoming release dates for two of its bigger franchises, Fast and Furious and Fifty Shades of Grey. However, prior to the Valentine's Day release of Fifty Shades of Grey, Taylor-Johnson revealed sequels were in development that will follow the other two novels in James' trilogy: Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed. As a result, the feature was an awkward mix of elements from the book and interesting filmmaking choices. James and director Sam Taylor-Johnson arose through the adaptation process about how the story should be brought to life. The first film shot several scenes on location in Vancouver in 2013.Fifty Shades of Grey, the best-selling erotica novel turned film, experienced box office success despite a rocky road to the screen.
Filming schedule - With a rumored 2016 release date looming, it looks like Universal is wasting no time starting production on “Fifty Shades Darker.” According to a report from, the sequel will begin shooting in Vancouver in June. Others shared a more specific release date: March 2016.Ħ. Following the "Today" show fan screening, some attendees took to social media and claimed that it was announced the “Darker” installment will premiere in 2016. Release date - Fans of Christian and Ana's romance had to wait three years to see the first book come to life on the big screen, but luckily for the saga’s most devout readers, it appears they won’t have to wait as long to see their love story continue in theaters.
“It looks like Universal wants to start fresh with the sequel and they don’t have anyone specific in mind… every screenwriter’s dream,” states the report.ĥ. A July 2014 report from the Tracking Board claimed that Universal Pictures was searching for a new screenwriter to adapt the second book. New screenwriter -Unfortunately for screenwriter Kelly Marcel, it is rumored that she was not invited back. “That’s definitely the idea,” Dornan added.Ĥ. “Yeah,” Johnson said when asked about filming two more “Fifty Shades” films during a “Today” show appearance earlier this month. And so will Jamie and Dakota - While Universal has yet to make an official announcement that “Fifty Shades” stars Jamie Dornan (Christian Grey) and Dakota Johnson (Anastasia “Ana” Steele) will reprise their leading roles in "Darker," the actors recently confirmed their interest in the sequels. The filmmaker announced during a recent interview with NBC that she will be directing the second “Fifty Shades” installment.ģ. Director will return - Being that Taylor-Johnson was the one to confirm the “Fifty Shades of Grey” franchise, it’s only fitting that she returns to direct the second film. “That’s next!” Taylor-Johnson responded as the audience cheered.Ģ. “Clearly this sets up for parts two and three?” NBC’s Natalie Morales asked Taylor-Johnson following a “Today” show fan screening in New York Feb. release of the “Fifty Shades of Grey” film, director Sam Taylor-Johnson confirmed that the other two installments, “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed,” would also be adapted for the big screen. It’s definitely happening - Ahead of the U.S. So when will audiences get to see “Darker” on the big screen? Here is everything we know so far about the “Fifty Shades of Grey” sequel:ġ.
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James erotica series are already clamoring to see the next installment, “Fifty Shades Darker.” After taking in $158 million at the worldwide box office in its opening weekend, it’s safe to assume the buzz surrounding “Fifty Shades” won’t be quieting down anytime soon. “Fifty Shades of Grey” premiered in theaters only Friday, but fans of the E.L.