The 'Knick' actor is attached to play Jack Hyde, another man who is pursuing Dakota Johnson's Anastasia Steele in the sequel.
- Feb 13, 2016
AceShowbiz - "Fifty Shades of Grey" has found Christian Grey's rival. "The Knick" actor Eric Johnson (III) has been signed on to play Jack Hyde, another man pursuing Anastasia Steel, for the upcoming sequel of "Fifty Shades of Grey".
Jamie Dornan is returning as Grey, the kinky billionaire, while Dakota Johnson is back as his love interest, Steele. They are joined by Kim Basinger as Elena, Grey's old flame, and Bella Heathcote as Leila, another of his ex.
"Fifty Shades Darker" is scheduled to hit theaters Stateside on February 10, 2017. It's directed by James Foley who is also attached to direct the third installment entitled "Fifty Shades Freed". Niall Leonard, the husband of the book's author E.L. James, will script both adaptations. Arielle Kebbel is the first new addition to the threequel.
