"Dakota Johnson hadn't shot 'Fifty Shades of Grey' at the time, so she wasn't a star but just a cute girl," says Guadagnino.

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Dakota is cute with her sweet wickedness and the skill to influence adults. Sure the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' whips and handcuffs made her a star, but Guadagnino made her more interesting and believable.

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