Jamie Dornan was late to the "Fifty Shades" party, as "Sons of Anarchy" star Charlie Hunnam was initially cast to play the wealthy, S&M-loving Christian Grey. But after Hunnam dropped out, Dornan was picked to fill the role. An Irish model-turned-actor, Dornan is most familiar to U.S. audiences for his work on ABC's "Once Upon a Time." 
Dakota Johnson's casting as naive student Anastasia Steele was controversial, but the actress has said that she really "understands" E.L. James' sensual trilogy. "I think it's an incredible love story," she told Entertainment Weekly. The 24-year-old, the daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, has appeared in "The Social Network," "21 Jump Street" and the short-lived sitcom "Ben and Kate." 
Eloise Mumford landed the role of Anastasia Steele's best friend, Kate Kavanagh. The 27-year-old has appeared in TV series "The River" and "Lone Star." 
To bring Christian Grey's protective (and totally non-judgmental) bodyguard to life, the "Fifty Shades" team turned to actor Max Martini. You've seen him in TV shows like "The Unit," "CSI" and "Revenge" and on the big screen in "Saving Private Ryan" and "Pacific Rim." 
Luke Grimes has been cast as Christian Grey's brother Elliot, who also happens to be in love with Ana's roommate/BFF, Kate. Lately, Grimes could be found on "True Blood" as the vampire James, and he also appeared in "Taken 2" and the TV series "Brothers & Sisters." 
For the part of Ana Steele's mom, Carla, "Fifty Shades" has picked Tony-winner Jennifer Ehle, who recently starred in "RoboCop" and "Zero Dark Thirty." 
Victor Rasuk will play Jose, Ana's artistic friend who wishes he could be more. Rasuk is best known for his starring work in movies like 2002's "Raising Victor Vargas" and HBO's "How to Make It in America." 
"Fifty Shades" fans were surprised when the production team announced that singer Rita Ora was cast as Christian Grey's fun-loving and outgoing sister, Mia. Best known for her music and style, Ora is also a budding actress with a few credits to her name. 
Actress Marcia Gay Harden will portray Christian Grey's mother, Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey. 
To fill the role of Anastasia Steele's stepfather, Bob Adams, "Fifty Shades" has turned to "Arrow" star Dylan Neal. If you're a Hallmark Channel fan, you'll also recognize Neal from "Cedar Cove," which he stars in with Andie MacDowell.
- Jamie Dornan says his contracts don't allow full-frontal nudity
- The actor plays Christian Grey in the much-anticipated film
- Filming the sex scenes weren't sexy, he said
(CNN) -- We hate to break it to you, but if you are planning on seeing "50 Shades of Grey" so you can see a lot more of star Jamie Dornan, don't hold your breath.
"There were contracts in place that said that viewers wouldn't be seeing my, um ..." the actor told The Guardian.
Darn.
The film, based on the bestselling novel, isn't out until February, but that hasn't stopped fans from fantasizing. Dornan plays Christian Grey, a billionaire who becomes involved in a steamy relationship with student Anastasia Steele, played by Dakota Johnson. The pair explore bondage/discipline, dominance/submission and sadism/masochism.
Dornan described himself as a feminist to the publication and said he's not worried about backlash over those who may say the film glorifies violence against women.
"I think it's very hard to argue that when it is all consensual," he said. "Half the book is about making contracts. Permission and agreement that this be done. There's no rape, no forced sexual situations."
And as turned on as the audience might get, the actor said he found the sex scenes decidedly unsexy.
"Anyone who thinks actors get turned on doing sex scenes in films is mistaken," said Dornan, who is married, adding that his wife knows it was all for the job. "There are dozens of hairy men standing around, moving cables and lighting equipment. That's not sexy unless you're into being watched, which I'm not."
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