Australian Hollywood-heavyweights Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are set to lead Emerald Fennell’s new film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. The project marks the third collaboration between Robbie’s production company and the Oscar-winning filmmaker.
Key Takeaways
- Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi will play the iconic roles of Catherine and Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s latest adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Filming is scheduled to begin later this year in the UK.
- This adaptation is the third collaboration between Robbie’s LuckyChap Entertainment and Fennell, following the critically acclaimed Promising Young Woman and Saltburn.
- Robbie, a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, has previously produced but not starred in Fennell’s films.
- The project is currently in preproduction, with Fennell taking on the roles of writer, director, and producer. Details on the film’s approach to the classic novel are still under wraps, but Fennell hinted at her vision on social media, quoting the novel: “Be With Me Always. Take Any Form. Drive Me Mad.”
- Wuthering Heights has seen numerous adaptations over the years, from William Wyler’s 1939 version to Andrea Arnold’s 2011 interpretation. Fennell’s version is expected to bring a modern and possibly Australian twist, given the casting of Robbie and Elordi.
- Robbie, fresh off the success of Barbie, is also expected to star in several other high-profile projects, including The Sims and an Ocean’s Eleven prequel alongside Ryan Gosling.
- Elordi, known for his roles in Euphoria and Saltburn, will appear in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein.
Crucial Quote
“Be With Me Always. Take Any Form. Drive Me Mad.” — Emerald Fennell hinted at her upcoming project with this line from Wuthering Heights.
Key Background
Emerald Fennell has quickly made a name for herself in Hollywood with her distinct directorial style, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Promising Young Woman. Her collaboration with Robbie’s LuckyChap has produced two successful films so far, and Wuthering Heights is set to continue their streak.
Robbie, a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, has been a driving force in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the camera. Her production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, is known for championing female-driven stories and innovative narratives.
Big Number
US$1 billion – the box office earnings for Barbie, solidifying Margot Robbie’s status as one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars.
What To Watch For
Filming for Wuthering Heights begins later this year, with fans eagerly awaiting more details on how Fennell plans to adapt the dark and brooding love story, and whether any uniquely Australian elements will be included.
