Controversy Erupts Over Casting in New 'Wuthering Heights' Adaptation

Emerald Fennell's choice of Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff and Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw faces backlash over racial accuracy and character portrayal.

Fans and critics are upset about Jacob Elordi's casting as Heathcliff, a character described as 'dark-skinned' in Emily Brontë novel.
Margot Robbie will play Catherine Earnshaw, sparking further debate about the suitability of the actors for these complex roles.
Michael Stewart of the Brontë Writing Centre suggests that Heathcliff was intended to be black or mixed race, adding to the controversy.
Social media reactions highlight concerns over whitewashing and the erasure of racial themes central to Heathcliff's character.
Emerald Fennell's adaptation, set to begin filming in 2025, will be her third collaboration with Robbie's production company, LuckyChap.