Direct from the world of “Hollywood speculation,” TheWrap is reporting that Portland director homeboy Gus Van Sant (Drugstore Cowboy, Good Will Hunting, My Own Private Idaho, etc.) is apparently gunning to direct the film we all can’t wait to hate, EL James’ 50 Shades of Grey.

Two-time Oscar nominee Gus Van Sant has shot a steamy sex scene featuring Alex Pettyfer as Christian Grey in a bid to direct “Fifty Shades of Grey,” the film version of the erotic bestseller, individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap.

The scene, insiders said, is when the ingénue Anastasia Steele loses her virginity to Grey.

The “insiders” were quick to point out that Pettyfer has not been cast as Christian Grey in the movie—just for Van Sant’s audition tape. Also…

Van Sant was not officially asked by the studio to shoot a test tape. But doing so may indicate how badly he wants the coveted assignment.

So what sayest thou, Blogtown? CONDEMN OR ALLOW??

Bang bang, choo-choo train, let me see you shake that thang. Wm. Steven Humphrey is the editor-in-chief of the Portland Mercury and has held the job since 2000. (So don’t get any funny ideas.)

4 replies on “Is Gus Van Sant Gunning for <i>50 Shades of Grey</i>?”

  1. Can we change the name of the book when it comes to the screen?

    Good Girl Hunting
    Ball-gag Noche
    Even College Girls Get the Hose
    To Tie For

  3. Drug Whore Cowboy

    I think this was just an elaborate ruse to get Alex Pettyfer naked. Not that I blame him. I’d do it myself if I had the means.

  4. Ahh, I remember seeing Van Sant dropping off a twink at Dunes way back in the day. What a creep.

    I am the only person in the world who liked Gerry, though.

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