(CNN) -- "Fifty Shades of Grey" has found its new leading man in Jamie Dornan, according to the author of the best-selling trilogy. "Stow your twitchy palms ladies ... our man is here. Welcome to #TeamFifty @JamieDornan1," writer E.L. James said in a Twitter post on Thursday. The author's revelation comes after industry trades like The Hollywood Reporter and Variety cited sources saying the 31-year-old actor has been tapped to replace Charlie Hunnam, the "Sons of Anarchy" actor who was originally cast as Christian Grey and dropped out in mid-October. So far, Universal Studios and the actor's representatives haven't commented on the reports.NEW: "Fifty Shades" author confirms: Jamie Dornan has been cast as Christian GreyThe 31-year-old is known for modeling for Calvin KleinHe has also appeared in ABC's "Once Upon A Time""Fifty Shades" is expected to arrive on August 1, 2014
While Dornan had been considered the front-runner after _'s exit, his wasn't the only name said to be in consideration.