First look: Official snap of Jamie Dornan as Fifty Shades' billionaire Christian Grey
JAMIE Dornan has given fans a taste of what is to come in the big screen adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey, after releasing the first official snap of him as Christian Grey.
The image, which was released to celebrate the fictional character's birthday, shows the 32-year-old actor smouldering behind the wheel of Grey's Audi R8 in a stylish leather jacket.
With perfectly coiffed hair and a look handsome enough to melt even the coldest of hearts, the smooth snap is certainly set to whet fans' appetites ahead of the film's release in February next year.
The film company released the official poster earlier this year - which shows Dornan in a black suit with his back to the camera, but this is the first time fans have officially seen his face.
Many fans took to their Twitter accounts to air their excitement over the snap, with one writing: "I. AM. DROOLING. #ChristianGrey looks HOT! Jamie-dornan-forever."
Another added: "I lost my ovaries because of the @JamieDornan1's picture from Fifty Shades of Grey."
However, some weren't best pleased with Dornan as the main character.
One said: "Very much disappointed at the choice of actor to play Christian Grey… This is so not him!!! Super bad choice…I will stick to my three lovely books."
While another added: "That's NOT Christian! Yeah, I'll just stick to the books & keep him the way I want him, not some Hollywood d****e."
Jamie stars opposite Dakota Johnson, who is playing his leading lady Anastasia Steele.
Fifty Shades Of Grey is the first book in a three part series - it's followed by Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed.
The film will be released 13 February 2015.