There were parts of the books that just wouldn’t work in a movie, like the inner monologue, which was at times incredibly cheesy. It wouldn’t work to say out loud. It was always a battle. Always.

Look back: 'Fifty Shades' books returns this summer with 'Freed,' end of trilogy from Christian Grey's perspective Between the lines: E.L. James says 'Fifty Shades Freed’ cover is a nod to bonds ...

Dakota Johnson Details “Psychotic” Experience Filming ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’: “Mayhem All the Time” By Greta Bjornson @ greatbjornson Published June 28, 2022, 1:56 p.m. ET ...

Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson in "Fifty Shades Of Grey." Moviestore/Shutterstock Dakota Johnson is opening up about the “psychotic” experience she had making the “Fifty Shades” movies.

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Screenwriter Plans NC-17 Rating "We are 100 percent going there," says Kelly Marcel -- but the studio and one of the film's producers say there's nothing to rate yet.