Casting speculation for "Fifty Shades of Grey" continues. For one, fans are having a hell of a great time naming countless Hollywood stars set to play the lead roles. As of late, leading the polls is "Vampire Diaries" star, Ian Somerhalder, as Christian Grey plus a new face set to star opposite him as Anastasia Steele.

E.L. James best-selling erotica novels, "Fifty Shades of Grey" continue to ravage the globe. Women across the world are allured by Christian Grey's sexiness and persona that almost everyone wants him. With a film adaptation in the works, countless celebrities favourites by the own fan base have been named potential stars for the lead roles.

Currently, the strongest contender for the role of Christian Grey is none other Ian Somerhalder of "The Vampire Diaries." Blame it on Ian's mysterious tweets over the week that has led fans to believe he has already been cast for the film. E.L. James' cryptic tweets over the months have also made fans to think Ian had truly been cast as Christian Grey.

If Ian had been cast as Christian Grey, who among Hollywood's hottest could have been cast as his Anastasia Steele? Well, a lot of favourites for the role include Emilia Clarke, Alexis Bledel and Allison Williams. Yet, the most believable chemistry that could ensue could only happen between Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev.

Given both stars have already split up the pairing nonetheless would be awkward. Thus, other favourites paired with Ian Somerhalder include Lyndsy Fonseca, Lucy Hale and the latest is Kristin Kreuk. The "Beauty & the Beast" television star is definitely a household name all thanks to her TV series. The brunette beauty is now eyed for the role of Anastasia Steele opposite Ian Somerhalder.

A fan video of the said pairing starring in a video for "Fifty Shades of Grey" has already made its' rounds on the web. For one, the chemistry is quite believable making anyone believe Ian and Kristin could just pull it off.

Still, official casting for the film lies in the hands of Universal Studios and Focus Features. All fans can do for now is imagine all the possibilities. Hopefully, Ian Somerhalder and Kristin Kreuk get the lead roles.

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