With the "Fifty Shades of Grey" film adaptation getting ready to hit the big screen by February of next year, many fans are wondering what its lead casts are currently up to -- like who they are dating.

Actress Dakota Johnson, who portrays the role of Anastasia Steele, has lately been linked to "Sherlock" actor Benedict Cumberbatch. IBT India reports that a certain insider revealed the mystery girl in the actor's life requests that she remains anonymous as she is maintaining a serious career. Could this be an acting career prehaps?

Notably, after these rumors circulated online, the two were seen dining together at a New York restaurant on Tuesday, and was even joined by another gal pal, states Wet Paint. They were also spotted attending the recent Met Gala the night before.

With their recent outing together being photographed, it fuels the possibility that the Anastasia Steele actress may be Cumberbatch's alleged secret girlfriend. Fans have even exchanged their own speculations via Twitter about the two being a couple.

For now though, there have been no confirmation yet as to whether Dakota has broken up with her 28-year-old actor boyfriend, Jordan Masterson. But as for Cumberbatch, the actor has long been open about his split from longtime girlfriend Olivia Poulet.

Meanwhile, paparazzis relatively noticed how pale the "Fifty Shades of Grey" actress' legs were as she was seen walking down NYC's Soho neighborhood. Compared to the floral dress she was seen wearing during her alleged lunch date with Cumberbatch, she was seen sporting a more muted outfit a day after, Daily Mail added.

The daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith covered her locks with a giant black hat paired with boots that have moderate heel length. She definitely looked cool yet elegantly fashioned around the Big Apple neighborhood.

In her recent interview with Elle Magazine, Dakota revealed she was not at all scared of doing the steamy sex scenes with Jamie Dornan for the film adaptation of "Fifty Shades of Grey."