Margot Robbie’s Wuthering Heights Sparks New Controversy After Director Defends Whitewashing

The upcoming Wuthering Heights adaptation has found itself in hot water over its casting. After Margot Robbie’s appearance as Catherine initially sparked controversy, the debate later shifted to Jacob Elordi, who was cast as Heathcliff. Turns out, fans of Emily Brontë’s novel are infuriated with the whitewashing of the male protagonist.

Meanwhile, as the backlash grew online, director Emerald Fennell finally addressed the criticism. Speaking with THR at a red carpet event, Fennell explained that her version of the story is shaped by her personal reading of the novel rather than strict accuracy. But, as she stood by Elordi’s casting, it only made things worse.

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