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Fennell Defends 'Wuthering Heights' Sensual Vision
18 Feb
Summary
- Director Emerald Fennell defends her 'raw and instinctual' vision for 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Fennell justifies casting Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi for their unique qualities.
- The adaptation focuses on the novel's first half with verbatim dialogue.
Director Emerald Fennell is resolute in her artistic choices for her adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights,' despite a wave of criticism concerning its steamy trailer and casting.
Fennell described her directorial approach as aiming for a raw, instinctual, and emotional response, mirroring her experience when first reading the novel. She acknowledged the book's dark and sensual nature, which caused shock upon its publication.
Defending her casting of Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, Fennell highlighted their unique attributes. She noted Elordi's likeness to Heathcliff's illustrations and described Robbie as possessing an otherworldly, godlike aura suitable for a 'sadistic' character like Cathy.
The filmmaker also confirmed that the adaptation adheres closely to the novel's initial half, incorporating significant dialogue verbatim. Fennell acknowledged the diverse reactions, stating that pleasing everyone with such a personal and intimate material is impossible.
