Tag: Jacob Elordi

Wuthering Heights backlash: casting director says 'it's just a book' after Robbie, Elordi pick

Casting director Kharmel Cochrane defended Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s casting in Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, dismissing criticism with “it’s just a book.” Fans accuse the film of whitewashing Heathcliff and slamming anachronistic costumes. The teaser promises a provocative, erotic take. The film is set for Valentine’s Day 2026 and has already ignited a fierce debate on fidelity vs. reinvention.