Margot Robbie hits back at ‘Wuthering Heights’ casting backlash
Margot Robbie firesback at critics over ‘Wuthering Heights’ role and doubles down on Jacob Elordi praise
Margot Robbie has responded to the swirl of backlash surrounding her casting as Catherine Earnshaw in Emerald Fennell’s bold new take on Wuthering Heights.
The 35-year-old actress, whose blonde hair and Hollywood polish don’t exactly mirror Emily Brontë’s original teenage, dark-haired heroine, told British Vogue she completely understands why some fans are “side-eyeing” the casting before the film has even hit cinemas.
“I get it,” she said.
“There’s nothing else to go off at this point until people see the movie.”
Her co-star Jacob Elordi, 28, has also sparked debate as Heathcliff, described in the 1847 classic as “dark-skinned”.
Robbie, however, insists audiences won’t be disappointed, in fact, she claims they’ll be blown away.
“I saw him play Heathcliff. And he is Heathcliff,” she declared.
“He’s incredible… I honestly think he’s our generation’s Daniel Day-Lewis.”
The Barbie superstar says critics should simply wait and watch: “Trust me, you’ll be happy.”
Director Emerald Fennell has also weighed in, explaining why the Suicide Squad alum was the only actress fierce enough for the role.
“Cathy is a star,” Fennell said.
With that kind of confidence behind it, the film looks set to be the most talked-about adaptation of Wuthering Heights in years.
