Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie are teaming up. In a win for Aussies everywhere, two of our hottest young exports are set to lead Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights, Deadline reports.
Both actors have worked with Emerald before, with Jacob having starred in her recent hit, Saltburn, alongside Barry Keoghan in 2023. Margot produced Saltburn, as well as Emerald’s prior film, Promising Young Woman. Margot’s production company, LuckyChap (who also produced Barbie) will produce this new project, too.
While details on Emerald’s take on Emily Brontë’s much-loved classic are scant, we *do* have a few tidbits so far. Scroll on for everything we know.
Is There Another Wuthering Heights Film?
Yes, it was announced in xxx that Emerald Fennell would write, direct and produce another screen adaptation of Wuthering Heights. The Brontë romance has been turned in to a film at least 14 times before, with the most recent adaptation having starred Kaya Scodelario and James Howson in 2011.
Wuthering Heights Cast
Oscar-nominated actress Margot Robbie and BAFTA-nominated actor Jacob Elordi have reportedly been tapped to lead Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation, starring as Cathy and Heathcliff, respectively.
No other cast members have been announced at this point in time. The only thing that could make it more Aussie is if they added Kylie Minogue to the call sheet.
What Is Wuthering Heights About?
Set in the early 1800s, Wuthering Heights gets its name from the the Yorkshire manor where the story is set. It tells the tale of an all-encompassing (yet ultimately doomed) romance between its two leads, Heathcliff and Cathy, and how their passion destroys them and those around them.
The plot of Emerald’s adaptation has so far been kept under wraps. It’s not yet clear whether the director will remain close to, or twist, the source material.
When Will Wuthering Heights Be Released?
There’s no word as to when the new Wuthering Heights film will land in cinemas, although Deadline reports that production will begin in early 2025.
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