Catherine Earnshaw is the female protagonist of the 1847 novel Wuthering Heights written by Emily Brontë. Catherine is one of two surviving children born to Mr. and Mrs. Earnshaw, the original tenants of the Wuthering Heights estate. From Wikipedia
Kharmel Cochrane addresses criticism over age, race, and historical inaccuracy in casting and design, stating the film prioritizes artistic interpretation over strict fidelity to the novel.