MEET JACK HYDE
A long awaited character has finally been added to the Fifty Shades franchise. Eric Johnson, best known for his work in ‘The Knick’ has officially been cast as creepy, forthcoming and too-close-up-in-Ana’s-personal-space, Jack Hyde.
Jack plays a key role in both Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed. As Ana’s new boss, Jack gets a little too close for comfort to Ana and this does not sit well with Christian. After coming on to Ana while alone with her in the office, Ana rightfully puts Jack in his place, after which Christian fires him, (since he’s recently acquired SIP, the publishing house Ana works for.) It’s this turn of events which prompts Jack to tamper with Christian’s helicopter and even kidnap his sister, Mia proving that both films will be full of action!
Eric was born in Edmonton, Alberta in 1979. Not only is he a well accomplished actor, he has quite a repertoire for directing. His directorial works include a slew of box office hits. His acting however, does gains him a little more notoriety. He’s been in epic television and movie roles from Orphan Black to Supernatural, to Ginger Snaps 2 and the Canadian high school sitcom, Student Bodies.
Fifty Shades Darker and Freed filming is set to commence in just a few short days in Vancouver, BC and will last through mid July 2016. We have all the confidence in the world that Johnson will be able to pull off the super eerie, macabre and frightening Jack Hyde. Welcome to the #FiftyFamily, Eric.
