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Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi to Star in Wuthering Heights Adaptation

Two of Australia’s most in-demand acting exports are reportedly gearing up to star opposite each other in a new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights, to be directed by Emerald Fennell.

Australia - Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are set to star in Emerald Fennell’s highly anticipated adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel, Wuthering Heights. This project marks the third collaboration between Fennell and Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap, following the success of Promising Young Woman and Saltburn.

Robbie, an Academy Award nominee, will take on the role of Catherine Earnshaw, while Elordi, known for his roles in Euphoria and Priscilla, will portray the brooding Heathcliff. The casting of these two prominent actors has generated significant buzz, given their rising profiles in Hollywood. Robbie’s recent success with the Barbie movie, which grossed over $1.4 billion and earned multiple Oscar nominations, has solidified her status as a powerhouse in the industry. Elordi, meanwhile, continues to build his reputation with critically acclaimed performances.

Emerald Fennell, who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Promising Young Woman, will write, direct, and produce this adaptation. Fennell’s unique storytelling style and ability to delve into complex characters make her an exciting choice for this project. Her previous works have been praised for their sharp wit and dark humor, elements that could bring a fresh perspective to Brontë’s intense and tragic love story.

Wuthering Heights is currently in pre-production, with filming scheduled to begin in the UK in 202512. The film will explore the tumultuous relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff, set against the moody and atmospheric backdrop of the Yorkshire moors. Fennell’s adaptation is expected to stay true to the novel’s themes of passion, revenge, and the destructive nature of love, while also infusing it with her distinctive directorial flair.

This project not only reunites Fennell with Elordi but also brings Robbie in front of the camera for one of Fennell’s films for the first time1. Fans of both the actors and the novel are eagerly awaiting this modern take on a literary classic.

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