50 Shades sequels to be shot back-to-back, let’s get this over with

The sequels to the hit film Fifty Shades of Grey will be shot back-to-back next year with James Foley helming both installments. EL James erotic romance series is a hot property and will look to cash in on the Valentine’s Day buzz in 2017 and 2018.

Both Fifty Shades of Grey sequels will be shot back-to-back next year with James Foley on board to directo both films.

Mr Grey will see you now, back-to-back. (Universal Pictures)

Foley, who helmed many episodes of House of Cards, had been the frontrunner to replace Sam Taylor-Wood as the director of the movie adaptations of author EL James’ Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed.

The female director backed out after a clash with James during the making of the first one, The Wrap reported.

Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson have already signed up to reprise their roles as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in the sequels.

Watch the trailer for the first movie here

Fifty Shades Darker is scheduled to hit theatres February 10, 2017 while Fifty Shades Freed is set to be released February 9, 2018.

The first film was also released in the month of February since Universal wanted to cash in on the Valentine’s Day holiday.

The books in EL James’ series.