Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Emerald Fennell Discusses 'Wuthering Heights' Adaptation
Emerald Fennell is directing a film based on the book 'Wuthering Heights'.
She says the story is primal and sexual, like when she first read it.
She cast Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
She chose Robbie because she felt Robbie, like the character Cathy, could get away with anything.
She chose Elordi because he matched an illustration of Heathcliff.
Fennell also discussed the book's shocking elements and the challenges of adapting such a personal story.
The movie comes out on February 14, 2026.
Emerald Fennell is directing a film adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights'.
Fennell aimed to capture the book's primal and sexual nature.
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are cast in lead roles.
Fennell chose Elordi because he resembled an illustration of Heathcliff.
The adaptation has a release date of February 14, 2026.
- Who
- Emerald Fennell
- What
- Discussed her film adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights'.
- When
- Following the trailer release.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To address casting choices and the adaptation's approach.
- Director
- Emerald Fennell
- Film
- Wuthering Heights (adaptation)
- Release Date
- February 14, 2026
- Lead Actors
- Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi