Wuthering Heights Adaptation Unveils First Posters Featuring Margot Robbie, Sparks Controversy

Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first official poster and teaser marketing campaign for Emerald Fennell's 2026 adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. The poster, featuring the lead actors in a passionate embrace, has sparked considerable excitement and debate among fans, especially regarding the casting choices and historical accuracy. Critics have raised concerns about Margot Robbie's age and appearance differing from the teenage Catherine in the book, as well as the modern style of her wedding dress, which contrasts with the 19th-century setting. Jacob Elordi's casting as Heathcliff has sparked controversy due to the character's racial ambiguity and descriptions in the novel, with some viewing the choice as a potential misrepresentation. Despite mixed early reactions and concerns about fidelity to the source material, Warner Bros. remains committed to the film's theatrical release, banking on the star power of Fennell, Robbie, and Elordi to draw audiences. The adaptation emphasizes themes of desire and passion, with marketing highlighting intense emotional and psychological elements of the story.