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Emerald Fennell's Bold Wuthering Heights Adaptation Sparks Controversy

9/29/2025

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Emerald Fennell announced her Wuthering Heights adaptation at the Brontë Women’s Writing Festival in England.
Margot Robbie plays Cathy and Jacob Elordi plays Heathcliff.
Fennell described the adaptation as primal and sexual, highlighting themes of sadomasochism.
She faced criticism over Elordi’s race and Robbie’s age, defending the casting.
The film will cover the first half with Brontë’s dialogue, releasing February 14.

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Story summary

Emerald Fennell announced her Wuthering Heights adaptation at the Brontë Women’s Writing Festival in England.
Margot Robbie plays Cathy and Jacob Elordi plays Heathcliff.
Fennell described the adaptation as primal and sexual, highlighting themes of sadomasochism.
She faced criticism over Elordi’s race and Robbie’s age, defending the casting.
The film will cover the first half with Brontë’s dialogue, releasing February 14.