The film adaptation of E.L. James best-selling erotica novel, "Fifty Shades of Grey" is set to hit cinemas by August 2014. So far, no announcement has been made about the official cast. This has led fans to continue speculating about who among Hollywood's hottest could play the lead roles. Here are among the best frontrunners for the role of Christian Grey.

Since the "Twilight"-inspired fan fiction came out late last year almost every woman on the planet has fallen in love with the lead male protagonist, Christian Grey. From the seductive smile to the dominating persona, women have been dying to see the character be brought to life.

Of course, fans of "Fifty Shades" have been nothing but glad to hear about the film adaptation. Yet, since last year until today, no official cast has stepped forward. Everyone had expected that since Sam Taylor-Johnson was set to direct the film, a cast would be announced soon thereafter.

Despite the August 2014 release date, it looks as if casting let alone auditions for the lead roles have begun. This has left fans of E.L. James novels' to continue the cast speculation. Multiple polls that have named over a hundred potential stars still fill the web. Only a few nonetheless have passed the scrutiny of obsessed fans.

From Ian Somerhalder of "The Vampire Diaries" to Matt Bomer of "White Collar", these actors have been dubbed the strongest contenders for the role of Christian Grey. Check out the slideshow to see who else among Hollywood's hottest have been dubbed the best frontrunners for the role of Christian Grey.

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