'Primal and sexual': Wuthering Heights director on bringing Brontë to life
Published: 9/27/2025

Director Emerald Fennell discusses her upcoming film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, aiming to capture the primal and sexual essence of the classic novel. Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the film's erotically charged trailer has sparked anticipation before its release. Fennell, known for her Oscar-winning work in Promising Young Woman, expresses a deep connection with the turbulent romance of Emily Brontë's story and her desire to recreate the impactful emotions she felt when first reading the book.