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Robbie Defends Elordi as Fennell Sets Titanic-Sized Ambition for Wuthering Heights

A British Vogue cover story shifts the conversation toward a sweeping romance rather than shock value.

Overview

  • Margot Robbie urges skeptics to reserve judgment on Jacob Elordi’s Heathcliff, calling him “our generation’s Daniel Day-Lewis.”
  • Emerald Fennell’s goal, as relayed by Robbie, is for the film to be “this generation’s Titanic,” signaling a bid for broad cultural impact.
  • Robbie says the movie is “more romantic than provocative,” pushing back on steamy trailers and early test-screen chatter about explicit content.
  • Addressing casting criticism, Fennell confirms Cathy has been aged into her late 20s to early 30s, diverging from the novel’s teen portrayal.
  • Robbie reveals she began filming three months postpartum, and Warner Bros. has scheduled the theatrical release for Feb. 13, 2026, with Charli XCX providing an original soundtrack.