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WATCH: Charlie Hunnam Talks '50 Shades Of Grey' Film, Including THOSE Sex Scenes... (VIDEO)

WATCH: Charlie Says He's Ready For Those 50 Shady Sex Scenes
The Huffington Post UK
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We're going to be seeing quite a lot of Charlie Hunnam in the coming months, now the 'Queer as Folk' actor has been given the lead role in '50 Shades of Grey'.

But what does the Brit think of the prospect of filming THOSE sex scenes, and what's his chemistry like with his co-star Dakota Johnson?

WATCH above - he tells us...

But who the heck is Charlie Hunnam? Well, let us enlighten you with our nine essential facts on the soon-to-be-household-name actor so you're in the know ahead of the film's cinema release next summer.

Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds
Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(01 of07)
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1. Charlie is a Geordie - he was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on 10 April 1980. (credit:PA)
Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(02 of07)
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2. He made his television debut in 'Byker Grove' after being discovered mucking about in a shoe shop by one of the show's producers. The hit children's series also starred a young Ant and Dec and James Middleton's current girlfriend, Donna Air. (credit:Getty Images)
Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(03 of07)
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4. His big screen roles have included 'Cold Mountain' alongside Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger and 'Pacific Rim' with Idris Elba. (credit:Getty Images)
Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(04 of07)
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5. He met his now ex-wife, actress Katharine Towne (that's her in the pic) at an audition for 'Dawson's Creek' in 1998. They were married within weeks but divorced after three years. (credit:Getty Images)
Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(05 of07)
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6. He's choosy about the roles he takes, saying: "I always think it's better to take a smaller role in a great film rather than a leading role in something that you don't have complete faith in." (credit:Getty Images)
Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(06 of07)
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7. As well as acting, he is also a talented screenwriter. His screenplay, 'Vlad', about Dracula as a young prince was produced by Brad Pitt's production company.
Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(07 of07)
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9. If you hadn't already noticed, Charlie likes to keep himself in shape with regular gym sessions, boxing and swimming. "I'm happier, more confident, and more positive when I work out. And I feel like I'm a better actor because of the clarity it gives me," he told Men's Fitness. (credit:Men's Fitness)

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