The cast of FIFTY SHADES OF GREY just got hotter!! It was announced today that singer-songwriter RITA ORA will join the cast of Universal Pictures and Focus Features FIFTY SHADES OF GREY in the role of Mia, Christian Grey’s adopted younger sister!
Rita Ora has been cast in Universal Pictures and Focus Features adaptation of E L James’ best-selling novel “Fifty Shades of Grey.” She will play the role of “Mia,” the adopted younger sister of Christian Grey.
The multi-talented Ora is predominantly known as the chart topping musician signed to RocNation Label. In 2012, Ora made her mark on the music scene with her first breakout smash hit single “Hot Right Now,” which was the first of three consecutive No. 1 singles.
Ora’s debut Platinum album ‘ORA’ also entered the U.K. charts at No.1, and subsequently enjoyed worldwide success. Ora kicked off 2013 with her own sold out Tour and was nominated for an incredible THREE BRIT Awards. She was 2013 Harpers Bazaar Woman of the Year.
Ora is an Albanian-born British singer-songwriter born in Pristina, Kosovo on 1990. At age one her family decided to move to the United Kingdom. She began singing and acting from a young age. In 2004, she appeared in the British film Spivs. Ora has most recently made a cameo appearance in the recently released box office smash Fast & Furious 6. In addition, she was featured in significant campaigns for DKNY; she was handpicked by Madonna to be the face of her “Material Girl,” fashion line; and she has been confirmed as the new face of Rimmel for 2014.
Ora’s forthcoming sophomore album is expected in the spring of 2014, with rumored collaborations with Calvin Harris and many others.
Jamie Dornan will star in this hotly anticipated film adaptation in the iconic role of Christian Grey and stars opposite Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steele. Joining them in the cast are Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia’s best friend and roommate; Luke Grimes as Christian’s brother, Elliot; Victor Rasuk as Anastasia’s close friend, José; Jennifer Ehle as Anastasia’s mother, Carla; and Max Martini as Christian Grey’s bodyguard and head of his security team, Jason Taylor.
Michael de Luca and Dana Brunetti are producing alongside E L James, with Sam Taylor-Johnson directing.
Kelly Marcel wrote the initial draft of the screenplay with subsequent script work from Patrick Marber and Mark Bomback.
Ora is Managed by Sarah Stennett at Turn First Artists. She is represented by CAA for film.
About FIFTY SHADES OF GREYSinger Rita Ora To Star In ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
Based on the #1 bestselling book “Fifty Shades of Grey” by E L James, Fifty Shades of Grey follows the relationship of 27-year-old billionaire Christian Grey and college student Anastasia Steele. “Fifty Shades of Grey” has become a global phenomenon. The subsequent novels in the series are “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed.” The trilogy has been translated in 52 languages worldwide since its release. To date, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has sold more than 90 million copies worldwide in e-book and print, making it one of the fastest-selling book series ever.
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