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Casting Controversy Deepens as 'Wuthering Heights' Wraps Filming

Casting director defends choices for Emerald Fennell's adaptation, calling accuracy unnecessary and teasing bold set designs.

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Overview

  • Principal photography for Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights' adaptation has concluded, moving the project into post-production.
  • Casting director Kharmel Cochrane defended the selection of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, stating that strict fidelity to the novel is unnecessary as it is 'just a book.'
  • Fans have criticized Elordi's casting as Heathcliff, arguing it disregards the character's described dark-skinned, racially ambiguous background central to the story's themes.
  • Margot Robbie's portrayal of Catherine Earnshaw has drawn backlash for both her age and the perceived historical inaccuracy of her costumes in leaked set photos.
  • Cochrane hinted at provocative set design choices, including elements she described as 'shocking,' further fueling debates over the adaptation's artistic direction.