Universal Pictures and Focus Features have tapped Eloise Mumford to play Kate Kavanagh, Anastasia Steele’s roommate in “Fifty Shades of Grey".

The film is set to go into production next month. The 27-year-old actress will play the confident blonde who works for the Washington State University newspaper, which enlists Anastasia for the Christian Grey interview assignment.

About Fifty Shades Of Grey
Based on the #1 bestselling book “Fifty Shades of Grey” by E L James, Fifty Shades of Grey follows the relationship of 27-year-old billionaire Christian Grey and college student Anastasia Steele. “Fifty Shades of Grey” has become a global phenomenon.  The subsequent novels in the series are “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed.”  The trilogy has been translated in 52 languages worldwide since its release.  To date, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has sold more than 90 million copies worldwide in e-book and print, making it one of the fastest-selling book series ever.

The erotic-romance film is slated to release in 2015.