"The Client List" actor, Colin Egglesfield, said in a recent interview that he might be interested in Christian Grey's role in the upcoming film adaptation of erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey."

Egglesfield said that reading the book is the next thing in his to-do list. When asked what he thinks of the role, Egglesfield joked, "Why do you think I would be a good Christian? What exactly are you saying? Are you saying I have a devious sexual side that I need some therapy to treat?"

Egglesfield expressed again his thought about the role at Monaco's Monte Carlo Television Festival this morning. "Because I could really do it ... I think I could [be cast] as Christian [in the role]," he said.

The actor also said that although he hasn't read "Fifty Shades of Grey" yet, he is planning to read the book soon and he is also keen about the movie's imminent release. However, Egglesfield's co-star Jennifer Love Hewett is a big "Fifty Shades" fan and said that she would love to star as "Anastasia [Steele] so badly."

In the book, manipulative billionaire Christian Grey is described as someone who is superbly good looking with a pair of eyes that can pierce a woman's soul. There is no doubt that Christian Grey is a phenomenon in literature and film.

There are a lot of handsome Hollywood actors who are interested in taking the role like "Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder. However, apart from dashing appearance, the actor fitting the shoes of Christian Grey should be able to portray his inner troubles as well as deep love to Anastacia Steele.

Screenwriter Bret Easton and young actor Ian Somerhalder both have their eyes on the project. The two publicly expressed their desires in being part of the movie. In their Twitter accounts, they tweeted their thoughts as a form of campaign. Other skilled and good-looking actors including Alexander Skarsgard and Scott Elrod have expressed interest in taking on the part. Moreover, author E.L. James will have her opinion, too, on who will bag the role of Christian Grey.

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