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Margot Robbie Filming Wuthering Heights Adaptation Draws Fresh Criticism

On-set images of Robbie in a wedding gown reignite concerns over casting and creative liberties in Emerald Fennell's adaptation of the Brontë classic.

  • Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff in the £62 million adaptation directed by Emerald Fennell.
  • Recent set photos of Robbie wearing a wedding dress have sparked debates about the film's historical accuracy and alignment with the original novel.
  • Critics and fans have questioned the casting of Robbie and Elordi, citing concerns over age, racial representation, and fidelity to Brontë's descriptions.
  • Filming is currently underway at Sky Studios Elstree, with potential location shoots in Yorkshire, ahead of a planned February 2026 release.
  • The adaptation reflects Fennell's signature dark and glamorous style, continuing her collaboration with Robbie's LuckyChap Entertainment.
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