September 24th 2024.
The recent news of Jacob Elordi's casting in the movie adaptation of Wuthering Heights has caused quite a stir among fans. Many have expressed their disappointment with the decision, pointing out that Elordi does not exactly match the physical description of the character in the book.
Rumors have been circulating that the 27-year-old actor, along with Margot Robbie, has been chosen as the lead for director Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Brontë's classic novel. Despite the film still being in pre-production, fans have been eagerly anticipating its release, especially after Fennell's successful previous works.
However, the initial excitement quickly turned into disappointment when fans realized that Elordi, who has previously worked with Fennell on Saltburn, would be playing the iconic character. Many pointed out that Heathcliff is described as a dark-skinned man in the book, and the opportunity to cast a person of color in this role has been missed.
Expressing their frustration on social media, fans emphasized the importance of accurately representing BIPOC characters in important roles, especially in classic literature and historical adaptations like Wuthering Heights. Some even compared Elordi's casting to the 2011 adaptation, which featured a dark-skinned actor as Heathcliff.
As one of the most beloved and complex characters in literature, Heathcliff plays a central role in the gothic love story. His main love interest, Catherine Earnshaw, is set to be played by Robbie. In the book, his dark skin is a major theme and contributes to his mistreatment by the Earnshaws, the family who takes him in as a foundling.
While the book has been adapted multiple times over the years, it has always been portrayed by white male actors. From Tom Hardy to Ralph Fiennes, Timothy Dalton, and Laurence Olivier, famous faces have taken on the role of Heathcliff. However, the 2011 BBC adaptation made history by casting James Howson, a Black actor, as Heathcliff, and Solomon Glave as Young Heathcliff.
Fennell's previous work with Elordi on Saltburn and Robbie's lead role in the Barbie movie have added to the anticipation for this upcoming film. The director has even teased some artwork for the movie, further fueling fans' excitement.
But not everyone is convinced that Elordi and Robbie are the right choice for these complex, tortured characters. Some fans believe that they do not exude the necessary psychological intensity to play Cathy and Heathcliff. Others have pointed out the modern look of their faces, which may not fit the period setting of Wuthering Heights.
Moreover, some have raised concerns about the age difference between the two actors and their characters. In the book, Cathy is only 18 or 19 years old, making 34-year-old Robbie a questionable choice for the teenage role.
While the casting is yet to be officially confirmed, it has been announced that filming for the movie will begin in 2025. So for now, fans can only hope that their concerns will be taken into consideration before the production starts.
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