Renowned filmmaker Emerald Fennell will direct a new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s famous 1847 novel “Wuthering Heights.” Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are set to star as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, the passionate yet destructive lovers at the center of the Gothic romance. Production is scheduled for 2025 in the United Kingdom.
Fennell revealed the project last July on social media and secured Robbie and Elordi for the lead roles. Robbie previously worked with Fennell on the hit films “Promising Young Woman” and “Saltburn,” earning her an Oscar for the former. Elordi also appeared in Fennell’s “Saltburn.” LuckyChap Entertainment, Robbie’s production company, will help produce the adaptation.
“Wuthering Heights” was highly influential but difficult to bring to screen due to its complexity. Previous adaptations like those by William Wyler and Andrea Arnold received praise but balancing the novel’s darkness and emotion proved challenging. Fennell’s take is highly anticipated, and she will write, direct and produce her vision.
Robbie admired Fennell’s style which immerses viewers quickly in unique, sometimes disturbing worlds. “She gets in your brain and taps into the most depraved parts,” Robbie noted. The star’s slate is full with projects like an Ocean’s prequel and “A Big Bold Journey.” Elordi also has roles lined up following praise for “Saltburn” and “Priscilla.”
Fennell and Robbie have found success collaborating before on “Promising Young Woman” which earned an Oscar. Their version of the classic love story between Catherine and Heathcliff could redefine the tale for modern audiences, showcasing Fennell’s provocative filmmaking. Details are kept secret for now, but fans of the book and Fennell’s work eagerly await the result.
