’50 Shades of Grey’ Movie Cast Rumors in Suburgatory; New Contender for Anastasia Steele?

“50 Shades of Grey” movie cast rumors are in a suborgatory of speculation as a new casting rumor is causing a buzz on the internet. Actress Jane Levy, who stars in the TV sitcom “Suburgatory” and recently had the lead in “Evil Dead” is a new name being floated for the “50 Shades of Grey” movie cast.

“50 Shades of Grey” fans are abuzz since the name was suggested by Everything 50 Shades. This is the first time her name has come up to play Christian Grey’s lover, but she must be a contender, or they wouldn’t have mentioned her. So, could actress Jane Levy pull off a turn as Anastasia Steele in "Fifty Shades of Grey?

Jane Levy is only 23, as opposed to the other front runners, Alexis Bledel, who is 31 and Emilia Clarke, who is 26, so she hasn’t had the high-profile parts that they have, which is good because “Fifty Shades of Grey” producers want a fresher look that will become the face of the movie. There have been several rumors that whoever gets the parts Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey are not going to be well known actors because producers and the "50 Shades" team want the actor and actress to be strictly known for their roles in the movie. Like Emma Watson, whose name has also been floated, will always be seen as Hermione Granger from the “Harry Potter” movies or Kristen Stewart, another rumored contender for “Fifty Shades of Grey” will be the forever young Bella from “Twilight.”

Levy she is closer to the age of the “50 Shades of Grey” character. Levy looks younger than her age, which is also a plus. Some fans think she doesn’t have that “innocent” look of the recent graduate Anastasia Steele. But Levy is a good actress, she is currently filming "About Alex."

The “Suburgatory” star is up against some heavy competition. Alexis Bledel, Emilia Clarke and Lucy Hale are the rumored top contenders for the role, but Melissa Benoist, Shailene Woodley, Ellen Page and Ashley Benson have also been said to be in the running.

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