Is Ian Somerhalder Prepping For Fifty Shades Of Grey? Actor Posts Teasing Tweet About New Project

Ian Somerhalder may have recently wrapped filming on Vampire Diaries but it sounds like the hunky actor is raring to get started on a new project as he tweets his fans about heading back to work, could he be prepping for the Fifty Shades of Grey movie?

Ian has been jetting around Europe over the past couple of weeks, since shooting finished for the current series of his hit show last month. But last night it was time for the actor to return home, as Ian revealed to his twitter followers that he was heading back to Los Angeles to start "breaking down" a new role with his acting coach:

The seemingly innocent post has whipped fans up into a frenzy with some claiming Ian is actually preparing for the lead in the hugely anticipated Fifty Shades film. Of course Ian is an in demand star so he's more than likely he's got a few projects on the go, but that hasn't stopped his name being consistently linked to the coveted role of Christian Grey.

Mr Grey? Is Ian Somerhalder's new project Fifty Shades of Grey? (WENN)

Ian may have some stiff competition though in the form of equally gorgeous Magic Mike star Alex Pettyfer. Alex has even shot some test scenes for director Gus Van Sant although sources are quick to clarify that this doesn't mean he's landed the role.

Alex took part in the sex scene shoot for the director last month, who is keen to show the clip to producers in an effort to convince them that he is the man to helm the saucy flick, according to The Wrap.

According to E! News, Universal Pictures hasn’t commented on Van Sant’s footage, but it’s thought that Fifty Shades could be hitting cinemas around the world as early as summer 2014.

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