Margot Robbie reassures audience about “Wuthering Heights” casting: 'Trust me, you'll be happy'

Margot Robbie has responded to the buzz surrounding the casting of the upcoming film Wuthering Heights, urging audiences to reserve judgment until they see the movie. The Australian actress spoke out amid widespread discussion over director Emerald Fennells adaptation of Emily Bronts classic gothic novel.

"I understand," Robbie told British Vogue. "Theres nothing to base opinions on yet, so I just ask everyone to wait until the film is out."

Fans can take some reassurance knowing that Jacob Elordi, known for HBOs Euphoria and Guillermo del Toros Frankenstein, plays the role of Heathcliff opposite Robbie. "I watched him embody Heathcliff, and he truly is Heathcliff," Robbie said. "Just wait and trust meyoull be pleased. This role has a storied history with actors like Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, Ralph Fiennes, and Tom Hardy. Being part of that legacy is special. Hes phenomenal, and I believe in him completely. He could be our generations Daniel Day-Lewis."

In this adaptation, Robbie takes on the role of Catherine, Heathcliffs love interest. Reflecting on the production, she shared that she was three months postpartum when filming began. "I wasnt in my usual routine, and I worried about being ready," she explained. "Emerald told me to just be present in the moment, which really eased my anxiety. It was about being in my body rather than overthinking."

Director Emerald Fennell, who previously directed Promising Young Woman, revealed her longstanding admiration for Bronts novel. "Ive been captivated by this book since I first read it at 14," Fennell said at the Bront Womens Writing Festival. "I wanted to create a film that evokes the same emotional response I felt thenprimal, intense, and passionate."

Robbie also emphasized that while the film contains provocative elements, it ultimately belongs to the realm of epic romances. "People might expect something overly risqu," she noted. "There is sensuality, yes, but at its heart, this is a sweeping love story, akin to The Notebook or The English Patient."

Wuthering Heights is set to premiere in theaters on February 14, 2026.

Author: Jackson Miller