Robert Pattinson could play Christian Grey in Fifty Shades film

Robert Pattinson has sparked speculation that he will star in the film version of the raunchy novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.

According to the Daily Star, the rumours started doing the rounds after the 'Twilight' hunk, 27, was seen talking with the author of the book, E.L. James, when she came to a party at his house in Los Feliz.

Meanwhile, 'Superman' star, Henry Cavill, is also said to be in the running for the role.