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Wuthering Heights: Tom Hardy & Charlotte Riley's Hit
2 Nov
Summary
- Tom Hardy starred as Heathcliff in a 2009 ITV adaptation.
- The series is based on Emily Brontë's tragic love story novel.
- ITV's Wuthering Heights adaptation is available on ITVX.
The 2009 ITV adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights, featuring Tom Hardy as the brooding Heathcliff and Charlotte Riley as Catherine Earnshaw, is revisited as a compelling drama for cozy evenings. This two-part series brought the classic tragic love story to life, captivating audiences with its faithful portrayal of the novel's intensity.
It was on the set of this adaptation that stars Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley met, sparking a romance that led to their marriage and two children. The series also featured Sarah Lancashire as Nelly, the narrator and housekeeper.
Fans have lauded the adaptation for its authenticity and the electric chemistry between Hardy and Riley. Many praise Hardy's performance, noting how he embodied the character as imagined from the book. Andrew Lincoln also appears as Edgar Linton. Both episodes of Wuthering Heights are currently accessible on ITVX.