50 Shades of Grey Movie Casting News: Taylor Lautner New Christian Grey Favorite? Twilight Heartthrob Smiles with EL James at Oscars Party [PHOTO]

Kinky "Fifty Shades of Grey" mastermind E.L. James confirms that casting decisions for the highly-anticipated film adaptation of her erotic trilogy are nowhere near finalized (or even acknowledged) - therefore, the heated race to snag the coveted roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele continues! The latest celebrity heartthrob associated with the sexy role of the cunningly handsome and seductive Mr. Grey - none-other-than "Twilight" hottie Taylor Lautner! This may come as a shock to some "Fifty Shades" enthusiasts... but the 21-year-old model/actor/martial artist was recently spotted getting friendly with the erotic novelist at a Grey Goose Pre-Oscars Party on Sunday (Feb. 24). The duo were spotted casually chatting and exchanging a few laughs - they even posed to smile together for the cameras. Is Lautner pinning for the hot and steamy role of Ana Steele's kinky companion... and is James actually considering it?

The popular Extra! blog dedicated to "Fifty Shades" fans and circulating casting rumors recently posted this photo taken in Hollywood during Grey Goose's Academy Awards star-studded, pre-party event:

Hmm, the young werewolf Jacob seems to have grown into his looks pretty well! But does that make him the perfect Christian Grey? Yes, the Michigan native is tall (well, sort of ), dark, and handsome... but for some reason it's hard to picture him as the mysterious, successful, sexually-dominant Mr. Grey. Maybe it's his age, or maybe it's because we can't imagine him rocking that sexy suit-and-tie... what do fans think?

Rumors have it that James doesn't want "Twilight" lovebirds Kristen Stewart or Robert Pattinson associated with the "Fifty Shades" films at all... wonder if that also includes co-star Lautner? Time will only tell!

Here's an idea currently circulating on the web that might work well - Lautner should be cast as the teenage Christian Grey (who is introduced to the BDSM scene early on by sexy cougar dominatrix, Elena Lincoln). Now that might be a good fit! So how about it? Now that Lautner's "buddy-buddy" with James, will be snag a part in the highly-anticipated film?