After last minute changes to the lead role of Christian Grey, filming for the Fifty Shades of Grey movie has been postponed.

Fifty Shades of Grey was scheduled to begin filming Nov. 13. Now, shooting for the adaptation of the erotic novel, written by E.L. James, will not begin until Dec. 2, The Hollywood Reporter reports. The delay in filming leaves the original Aug. 1, 2014 release date in question.

Originally, Charlie Hunnam, from the FX's "Sons of Anarchy" was selected to play Christian Grey, but on Oct. 12, Universal Pictures and Focus Features announced that Hunnam backed out due to a busy TV schedule. Recently, Hunnam spoke out for the first time since leaving Fifty Shades of Grey, saying that filming the final season of "Sons" has kept him busy. Rumors, on the other hand, claim that Hunnam was turned off by the pressure of fulfilling millions' of readers expectations and that he wanted more creative control.

Jamie Dornan, who formerly played Sheriff Graham in ABC's "Once Upon a Time," was selected as Hunnam's replacement, while Dakota Johnson, of the short-lived Fox sitcom "Ben and Kate," will play Anastasia Steele, the victim of Christian's seduction.

Luke Grimes will play Elliot, Christian's brother, and Jennifer Ehle will play Carla, Anastasia's mother. Grimes is best known for playing James in HBO's "True Blood." Ehle has recently appeared in Zero Dark Thirty, The King's Speech and The Ides of March but is best known for 1995's Pride and Prejudice.

There are still several roles that need to be filled, Anastasia's roommate, Kate, and Christian's bodyguard.

Sam Taylor-Johnson will direct the Focus Features and Universal Pictures movie. The script was written by Kelly Marcel. Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti and James herself will produce.

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