AmericanPsycho author Bret Easton Ellis has volunteered to write a screenplay for amovie adaptation of erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey.
The 48-year-old said on Twitter that he hadcontacted his agent about writing the script and was "completelycommitted" to the idea.
He suggested famed Canadian filmmaker DavidCronenberg could direct the film.
Easton Ellis, whose other works include TheInformers, added he would contact Universal Pictures later this week.
EL James's novel tells the story of the steamyrelationship between billionaire businessman Christian Grey and"unworldly, innocent" literature student, Anastasia Steele.
It became the fastest selling book of the year andhas been a best-seller on both sides of the Atlantic.
Universal Pictures secured the rights to the novel,plus its two sequels in March.
"Completely committed to adapting Fifty Shadesof Grey. This is not a joke. Christian Grey and Ana: potentially greatcinematic characters," Easton Ellis wrote.
"Hope EL James doesn't think I'm being aprankster. I really want to adapt her novels for the screen. Christian Grey isa writer's dream."
The author also listed some of the actors he had inmind for the main roles, although most of the posts have now been deleted.
He said: "The casting of Christian in FiftyShades of Grey wouldn't be up to me but I have certain actors in mind. And aparticular actress for Ana."
Digital Spy reportedRyan Gosling and Alexander Skarsgard were at the top of Easton Ellis's wishlist to play Christian, while Scarlett Johansson or Kristen Stewart were hispicks for Ana.
Source: BBC
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