First look at Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey

MANILA, Philippines - You’ve seen his back in the first teaser poster, and to celebrate the fictional character’s birthday, Focus Features has revealed the first good look at Jamie Dornan (photo) as Christian Grey in Sam Taylor-Johnson’s feature film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey.

Fifty Shades of Grey is the hotly-anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, the Fifty Shades trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print — making it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever.

Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers, are Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

Joining Dornan and Johnson in the cast are Luke Grimes as Elliot, Christian’s brother; Victor Rasuk as José, Anastasia’s close friend; Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia’s best friend and roommate; Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, Christian’s mother; Rita Ora as Mia, Christian’s sister; Max Martini as Taylor, Christian’s bodyguard; Callum Keith Rennie as Ray, Anastasia’s stepfather; Jennifer Ehle as Carla, Anastasia’s mother; and Dylan Neal as Bob, Carla’s husband.

Fifty Shades of Grey is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and produced by Michael de Luca and Dana Brunetti, alongside EL James, the creator of the series. The screenplay for the film is by Kelly Marcel.

Opening across the Philippines in February, 2015, Fifty Shades of Grey will be distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.