James Foley is the favorite to lead 'Fifty darker shades'

Following the decision by  Sam Taylor-Johnson , director of  ' Fifty Shades of Grey ' by  leaving the series , Universal still can not find a replacement to take over in the direction of ' Fifty darker shades '. 

Still nothing confirmed, but it seems that  James Foley  will ultimately be chosen to sign the new film based on the novels of EL James. 

According to the information handled by  Deadline , James Foley is the favourite. At the moment  not yet started negotiations with Universal , but among the names circulating are that of Rebecca Thomas ,  Mark Pellington  and  Tanya Wexler - The Foley is the most rings.