With the latest Hollywood rumour about James Franco dating Emilia Clarke, it's not surprising "Fifty Shades" fans have pegged them as the next couple for the film. Emilia Clarke has been the strongest contender for the role of Anastasia Steele. With James Franco allegedly eyeing the "Game of Thrones" star, could Franco be Emilia's Christian Grey?

Who would have thought that Oscar award nominee, James Franco would rub elbows with "Game of Thrones" star, Emilia Clarke? Given Clarke has called it quits with "Family Guys'" Seth McFarlane, James Franco had thought it would be nice to test the waters.

"James Franco was seen squiring sexy "Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke around Randalls Island Saturday afternoon during the Frieze art fair," reported the New York Times, adding, "They were looking quite friendly!"

Fans could only hope there is a romantic connection but before anyone revels in the idea of James and Emilia together here's a quick fact. Clarke is set to star in the film, "The Garden of Last Days" which also stars James Franco. The co-stars could have merely been sharing a quick friendly chat or two.

However, this still doesn't stop fans of E.L. James' best-selling erotica novel, "Fifty Shades of Grey" to set up both stars for the film adaptation. As of late, Emilia Clarke has been topping web polls as Anastasia Steele. All thanks to the rumours, Emilia may have found her Christian Grey in James Franco.

So would James Franco make the perfect Christian Grey opposite Emilia Clarke? Check out the slideshow to see more of this pairing.

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