’50 Shades of Grey’ Movie Cast Rumors: Top 8 Actors and Actress to Play Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele

In the most recent poll for who will play Anastasia Steele in "Fifty Shades of Grey," the online betting website Paddy Power has fan-favorite Alexis Bledel at the top spot. Bledel is constantly rumored to land the part and has been a top contender since casting rumors first began. On Paddy Power's list she is closely followed by Mila Kunis, Felicity Jones, Emilia Clarke and Amanda Seyfried.

Other names that made the list are Kate Cassidy, Elizabeth Olsen, Emily Rossum, Lucy Hale, Shailene Woodley, Blake Lively and Jennifer Lawrence. There were some other names that seem a bit odd to have been mentioned to play Steele like Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and Scarlett Johannson.

As to what actor can play Christian Grey in the movie, 50shades.net recently did a poll with Ian Somerhalder coming in at the top spot. The "Vampire Diaries" star was followed closely by Joseph Morgan (a new name), Matt Bomer and Henry Cavill. Some other mentions on the list were Chris Hemsworth, Ryan Gosling, Robert Pattinson and Josh Duhamel.

1. Alexis Bledel

Her name is everywhere involving "Fifty Shades of Grey." Fans really love her. She is probably the only actress to have remained at the top spot continuously since casting rumors began. In a recent poll by online betting website Paddy Power, the number one spot to play the college student in the movie was none other than Bledel. Compared to the other results she is winning by a landslide. Voters think her chances of actually playing opposite Christian Grey were 4/1. She was also the top contender on a poll released by British sex toy site Lovehoney. Fans love the "Gilmore Girls" innocent look and believe she can nail the part hands down.

2. Ian Somerhalder

If you search for who should be cast as Christian Grey chances are you will find Ian Somerhalder's name close to the top of any list. Fans of the "Vampire Diaries" star believe they can see him playing the dominant, kinky billionaire. He was also number one on Lovehoney's poll as well. He also ranked number one on a recent poll by 50shades.net.

8. Henry Cavill

"The Man of Steel" has steadily continued to be mentioned in the polls and rumors and gained a lot of traction after the trailer for his new movie was released.

With all the big news "Fifty Shaldes of Grey" has been getting, like finally getting casting a director and the announcement of a release date, it's only a matter of time before the lead roles should be announced. Until then, which out of the eight is your favorite to play in what will be the hottest movie of summer 2014?