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Elordi's 'Wuthering Heights' Burn: A Ghostly Mishap?
3 Feb
Summary
- Jacob Elordi sustained a second-degree burn on his back.
- The injury occurred in a steam shower during 'Wuthering Heights' filming.
- Elordi's accident led to hospitalization and director speculation.
During the production of Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights,' actor Jacob Elordi sustained a significant injury. While attempting to clean his feet after a day of filming, Elordi suffered a second-degree burn on his back when he leaned into a steam knob. This accident resulted in Elordi being hospitalized, prompting a humorous exchange with director Fennell.
Fennell, who also directed Elordi in 'Saltburn,' reportedly first feared a car accident for her leading man. She playfully asked Elordi if the injury was influenced by the spirit of actor Daniel Day-Lewis. Elordi humorously responded that it was 'actual Daniel Day-Lewis' and admitted to feeling a spiritual presence when the cast first visited the Moors, the novel's iconic setting.
The adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel has faced controversy regarding Elordi's casting as Heathcliff, a character whose racial ambiguity is a key aspect of the source material. While some adaptations have cast Black actors in the role, 'Wuthering Heights' star Margot Robbie defended Elordi's portrayal, urging audiences to wait until they see the film.
