Margot Robbie comes to defence of Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights adaptation, saying "he is Heathcliff" and likening him to Daniel Day-Lewis. The film has faced criticism over its casting and changes made by Fennell, particularly regarding Elordi's character description as "dark-skinned" and a "lascar".
Fennell, known for her provocative and socially charged storytelling, appears to be employing similar tactics with Wuthering Heights. Early test screenings have described the film as "aggressively provocative and tonally abrasive", featuring a scene of a public hanging that includes graphic content.
Robbie, who is also producing the film through her production company LuckyChap, defends Fennell's approach, saying that Brontë's novel is very personal and illicit material. She also addresses concerns about the casting of Robbie herself in the role of Cathy, which has been described as dark-haired and in her late teens, but has blonde hair in the trailer.
Robbie describes Fennell's vision for Wuthering Heights as an "act of extreme masochism" to adapt such a personal and provocative book. She notes that the film is not just about sex or provocation, but rather epic romance. On set, Robbie recalled discussions with Fennell about what reads as sexy or exciting, saying "it's not just a sex position or someone taking their shirt off".
The production company behind Wuthering Heights is LuckyChap, which has emerged as an entertainment industry force through its credits on films like Barbie and I, Tonya. The film's release has generated significant buzz, with Robbie and Fennell hoping to make "this generation's Titanic".
Fennell, known for her provocative and socially charged storytelling, appears to be employing similar tactics with Wuthering Heights. Early test screenings have described the film as "aggressively provocative and tonally abrasive", featuring a scene of a public hanging that includes graphic content.
Robbie, who is also producing the film through her production company LuckyChap, defends Fennell's approach, saying that Brontë's novel is very personal and illicit material. She also addresses concerns about the casting of Robbie herself in the role of Cathy, which has been described as dark-haired and in her late teens, but has blonde hair in the trailer.
Robbie describes Fennell's vision for Wuthering Heights as an "act of extreme masochism" to adapt such a personal and provocative book. She notes that the film is not just about sex or provocation, but rather epic romance. On set, Robbie recalled discussions with Fennell about what reads as sexy or exciting, saying "it's not just a sex position or someone taking their shirt off".
The production company behind Wuthering Heights is LuckyChap, which has emerged as an entertainment industry force through its credits on films like Barbie and I, Tonya. The film's release has generated significant buzz, with Robbie and Fennell hoping to make "this generation's Titanic".
... Margot Robbie comes in to defend Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, but I gotta say, I've got my doubts 
. The whole 'dark-skinned' and 'lascar' thing just seems like a weird choice to me 
. And what's up with the graphic content in the film? Can't they just tone it down a notch? 
Fennell's vision for this epic romance thing seems like a stretch to me 
. And what about the casting of herself as Cathy? Like, it's not just about the hair or age, it's about who she actually is in the role 
. This one feels like it's trying to be a bit too edgy and trendy 
. Give me a good old-fashioned romance any day 
. Margot Robbie coming to Jacob Elordi's defense as Heathcliff is totally fair - he does seem like a great fit for the role, and comparing him to Daniel Day-Lewis is on point 
. I can see why people would be upset about the casting changes, but it sounds like Fennell has a clear vision for this film, even if it's not everyone's cup of tea 
. It's so true - Wuthering Heights does explore some heavy themes like class, love, and revenge, which can be pretty intense for viewers. But I also appreciate her distinction between Fennell's approach being provocative and just plain sexy 
! And let's be real, who doesn't want to see Margot Robbie as Cathy? She does seem like she'd bring a lot of depth and nuance to the role 
. And let's not forget, Daniel Day-Lewis is like the ultimate Heathcliff, so comparing them isn't too far off for me 
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It sounds like it's gonna be pretty intense 
. Still, you have to respect Margot's dedication to the project - at least she's not afraid of controversy 
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her defense of fennell's approach is EVERYTHING - she gets that the book is super personal and illicit, and that's what makes it so raw and epic 
i think its kinda cool that she's standin up for him against all the hate. and yeah, i can see why ppl would be upset about the casting, especially with the lascar description, but i think fennell is tryin to bring somethin new to the table.
Margot Robbie defending Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff is like, totally fair 
They've already had such awesome films under their belt and now this one?! 
. And can we talk about how LuckyChap is killing the game right now? 
also, what's up with the public hanging scene? can't they just leave that part out? 
. and tbh, elordi's casting as heathcliff does raise some eyebrows... but maybe thats just me