`Fifty Shades of Grey` hires director Sam Taylor-Johnson

Los Angeles: `Nowhere Boy` helmer Sam Taylor-Johnson has been roped in to adapt erotic novel `Fifty Shades of Grey` on the big screen.

The 46-year-old promises that she will honour the power of E L James` book and the characters of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steel, reported Aceshowbiz. ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ may start its production soon following recent announcement made by James. Taylor-Johnson, who served behind the lens for John Lennon biopic ‘Nowhere Boy’, has been appointed to take charge of the much-anticipated movie adaptation of the 2011 steamy novel. "I`m delighted & thrilled to let you guys know that Sam Taylor-Johnson has agreed to direct the film of `Fifty Shades of Grey`," James tweeted. Taylor-Johnson said that she was "excited to be charged with the evolution of `Fifty Shades of Grey` from page to screen." "For the legions of fans, I want to say that I will honour the power of Erika`s book and the characters of Christian and Anastasia. They are under my skin, too," said the 46-year-old helmer, who is married to ‘Kick-Ass’ actor Aaron Johnson. Taylor-Johnson will direct the film based on screenplay by Kelly Marcel. Dana Brunetti and Michael De Luca serve as co-producers along with James. "Sam`s unique ability to gracefully showcase complex relationships dealing with love, emotion and sexual chemistry make her the ideal director to bring Christiaand Anastasia`s relationship to life," said De Luca. PTI