The release date for the upcoming movie, "Fifty Shades Darker" has been confirmed to have been pushed back.

Numerous sites including Moviepilot has confirmed it as the initial release date was supposedly for the next year, 2016.

According to the site, the production team found it extra challenging to find a director that is willing to take on the role and deliver a movie that would meet the demands of the novel's author, E.L. James. Moreso, casting problems were also encountered.

Because of the challanges, the people behind the movie decided that the "Fifty Shades Darker" movie release date be pushed back to 2017 instead.

As previously reported, Sam Taylor Johnson, who directed the first film encountered numerous issues with author E.L. James in terms of agreeing on certain things that are crucial in the movie. This reportedly caused major problems both in the film and between the two personalities. 

As for the cast members, no official statement has been made yet, but rumors from fans have been circulating the internet. Names such as Cara Delevingne, Henry Cavill and even Charlize Theron are the ones creating buzz.

As previously reported, Delevingne is allegedly in talks to play the role of Leila Williams. As the book portrays, Williams is main character Christian Grey's admirer who also happens to be open to submitting herself when it comes to Mr. Grey's sexual needs.

On the other hand, Cavill is allegedly set to portray the role of Jack Hyde, a male character that exhibits interest in Anastacia Steele. Theron is then rumored to play Elena Lincoln, Christian's former fling who taught and exposed him to his current sexual desires. Lincoln is also named as "Mrs. Robinson" in the novel.

The "Fifty Shades Darker" movie release date is reportedly set to be on 2017.