Jamie Dornan replaces Charlie Hunnam in 50 Shades of Grey

Charlie Hunnam is out, and Jamie Dornan is in.

The Irish model and actor has scored the coveted (except by Hunnam) role of Christian Grey in the adaptation of E.L. James’ hit novel, 50 Shades of Grey.

According to EW, the casting of Dornan is all but done, but the studio declined to confirm.

He will star opposite Dakota Johnson, the inexperienced Anastasia Steele to his BDSM-loving billionaire.

Sam Taylor-Johnson is directing the film, expected to hit cinemas in 2014.

It is unknown if Hunnam’s untimely exit and the casting of Dornan will cause a delay in its release.