A Sumptuous Reimagining: Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights
One of the most talked-about films of early 2026 is Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. In a recent interview, the stars described the film as a “visceral” experience that leaves audiences feeling “rung out” and “spent”. Unlike previous period-accurate but often dry adaptations, Fennell (known for Saltburn) has focused on the “simmering passion” and the “space in between” the characters rather than just the plot.
The news surrounding this production highlights Fennell’s unique ability to make “innocuous images” like kneading dough or a snail on a window feel “provocatively sensual”. Filmed on location in the freezing, ice-cold rain of the Yorkshire moors, the production was physically taxing for the Australian leads, who bonded over their shared “Queensland” roots while filming in the brutal English winter. This film has sparked a massive resurgence in Gothic romance, currently dominating the domestic box office and proving that Robbie remains a powerhouse both as an actress and a producer under her LuckyChap banner.
