Jamie Dornan first shot to fame getting his kit off to model Calvin Klein underwear, earning himself the nickname, The Golden Torso.u00a0His awe-inspiring abs were emblazoned across billboards alongside Kate Moss and Eva Mendes, and won hordes of admirers including Keira Knightley, whom he dated for two years.

But the 31-year-old from Northern Ireland was always first and foremost an actor, and his role as Christian Grey in the film adaptation of EL James’ steamy trilogy is his big breakthrough.u00a0The author tweeted her approval of the latest casting. She tweeted: “Stow your twitchy palms ladies... our man is here. Welcome to #TeamFifty @JamieDornan1.”