Kim Basinger Cast As Christian Grey's Ex-Lover In Fifty Shades Darker

Kim Basinger has snagged the role of Christian Grey’s former lover in the upcoming sequel ‘Fifty Shades Darker’.

The 'LA Confidential’ star will play Elena Lincoln in the movie, set to start filming this spring, according to Variety.

Lincoln is a key character in the E.L. James book.

Not only is she billionaire Christian Grey’s business partner, she is also the friend of his mother’s to whom he lost his virginity aged 15.

Lincoln’s character was hinted at in the massively successful first movie, but never revealed.

Both 'Fifty Shades Darker’ and 'Fifty Shades Freed’ will be filmed back-to-back by Universal, with James Foley – of 'House of Cards’ fame – behind the camera.

Reprising their lead roles will be Jamie Dornan as S&M businessman Grey and Dakota Johnson as his lover Anastasia Steele.

Though derided by critics, the fist movie, helmed by British director Sam Taylor-Johnson, the film was a smash-hit at the box office.

From its budget of $40 million (£28 million), it made $570.5 million (almost £400 million).

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