Starring the lead roles are Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in a new adaptation of Emily Bront’s classic novel _Wuthering Heights, which is directed by the Oscar-winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell. This project has generated much buzz due to the meeting of the two most talked-about stars from Hollywood, including Robbie and Elordi, and the artistic vision as seen in the modern approach by Oscar-winner Fennell with a biting edge to her storytelling.
The Talent Behind the Film
Australian Margot Robbie, whose examples featured in films like _I, Tonya_, _Once Upon a Time in Hollywood_, and most recently, _Barbie_, has been cast to play the passionate role of fiery Catherine Earnshaw. Adequate to play this troubled Catherine’s love for Heathcliff, the core of this Gothic masterpiece by Bront, is within Robbie’s established range and strong on-screen presence.
Robbie is joined by Jacob Elordi, known for his turn in the hit HBO series _Euphoria_ and Netflix’s _The Kissing Booth_, as the moody, dark anti-hero Heathcliff. Known to play around the richness of complex roles and infuse some complexity into emotive roles, it could well be expected that Elordi brings a welcome, fresh perspective to this defining anti-hero character.
Emerald Fennell’s take
With the addition of Emerald Fennell in direction, the project has also gained much excitement. Fennell, who received wide critical acclaim for her film _Promising Young Woman_ that she won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, is indeed noted for her bold, provocative style. This sets the unique edge that Fennell will bring to the screen in _Wuthering Heights_, a text that, considering wild emotions and dark themes on obsession, revenge, and tragedy, might be very well served with such an approach.
I expect Fennell’s take to be faithful to the spirit of Brontë’s text but bring something very new and fresh to the classic film already. With the director balancing rapier-like wit with deep emotional reaches, it might be a lease on new life for the character—a reflection of why their relationships are relevant today once more.
The Expectations
This film adaptation of _Wuthering Heights_ promises to be a mesmerising visual and emotional journey to explore love and loss on the Yorkshire moors. With Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi starring, this production, as directed by Emerald Fennell, will prove to be one of the most promising literary adaptations in recent years.
Fans of the book as well as of the actresses are eagerly waiting for more news, especially on how Fennell would reenvision Gothic inside a modernistic fold.
