Margot Robbie stars as Cathrine in Emily Bronte “Wuthering Heights” Adaptation

Margot Robbie embraces Gothic romance as she takes on the role of Catherine Earnshaw in new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel “Wuthering Heights”, written and directed by Emerald Fennell, it’s set to be released in February 2026, following the season of Valentine. The film is produced by Emerald Fennell, Josey McNamara and Margot Robbie herself.

Plot

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It tells a story of a forbidden love between Heathclif and Catherine Earnshaw, childhood friends who later turned into passionate lovers, meanwhile Earnshaw has another lover. So she’s torn between her childhood love and a man with high social status.

In the movie, Heathclif was an orphan who was brought into a prestigious family but later on embarked on a love affair with their daughter Catherine. But what will the society say about that bond? It’s set to be doomed.

Cast and Characters

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Jacob Elordi plays the role of Heathclif, Catherine’s passionate lover. Other cast members of the movie include Alison Oliver as Isabella Linton, Latif Shazad as Edgar Linton, and Hong Chau as Dean Nelly.

In an early interview with Deadline in April 2025, Elordi applauded everyone involved saying “The performances from everyone—it’s breathtaking, It’s an incredible romance. It’s a true epic. It’s visually beautiful. The script is beautiful. The costumes are incredible.”

Everything about the trailer

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It was released on September 3, and from those few parts from the film that was revealed, Fennell promises the most exciting and sexiest “Wuthering Heights” adaptation.

From the back and forth heated moments between Catherine and Heathclif to the romantic flashbacks she kept on having about him, this movie will keep you on your toes and your eyes glued to your screens.

Where’s “Wuthering Heights” being filmed?

The BBC revealed some locations including valleys such as Surrender Bridge, Arkengarthdale, and Swaledale, the village of Low Row. The filming began in 2025, with shooting locations in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in England.

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That’s where Robbie was first seen on set in paparazzi photos published in March 2025. In the photos, she was seen in what appeared to be a wedding scene, dressed in a voluminous white ball gown, a diamond tiara on a long flowy veil with a bridal bouquet in her hand.

What fans are saying

The casting stirred up a few controversies. Fans who read the novel were quick to point out that Elordi’s identity as a white man differs from the character he played as Bronte described Heathclif as a non-white character.

Also, from the paparazzi photos where Robbie was seen, the book lovers also pointed out that the novel described Catherine’s character as having dark-brown hair while Margot was seen with her signature blonde hair.

Early next year, we will find out if Fennell’s version will remain true to the original novel. Although, the casting director had told Deadline in April 2025 that there are “definitely going to be some English Lit fans that are not going to be happy” with the new interpretation.

Where can I watch the movie?

“Wuthering Heights” is set to be released on February 13, 2026 and will be available in theaters.

Tap link below to watch official trailer