Fifty Shades Freed (film) the book sequels "Fifty Shades Darker" and "Fifty Shades Freed" would also be adapted, with the first sequel then set to be released in 2016. After the announcement, Taylor-Johnson told "Digital Spy" that "It's not my decision [to return], and I haven't been privy to any of the discussions." On November 12, 2015, TheWrap reported that James Foley would direct both sequels, which would be shot back-to-back in 2016, with Niall Leonard writing the script and Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti returning to produce, along with E. L. James and Marcus Viscidi. Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan were also
Darker: Fifty Shades Darker as Told by Christian Darker: Fifty Shades Darker as Told by Christian Darker: Fifty Shades Darker As Told by Christian, also referred to as Darker, is a 2017 erotic romance by British author, E. L. James. It is the fifth installment in the "Fifty Shades" novel series. The books were originally told by Anastasia Steele, the main protagonist, whereas "Darker: Fifty Shades Darker as Told by Christian" is told from the male character's point of view of the events of the second installment, "Fifty Shades Darker". The novel was released on 28 November 2017. After breaking up in "Fifty Shades of Grey", billionaire Christian