The much-anticipated Jacob Elordi Wuthering Heights trailer has been released, revealing Emerald Fennell’s intense new vision of Emily Brontë’s literary classic. Set to Charli xcx’s “Chains of Love,” the trailer teases a dramatic romance between Cathy, played by Margot Robbie, and Heathcliff, portrayed by Jacob Elordi, against a backdrop of social divisions.
A Modern Twist on a Timeless Tale
Emerald Fennell, recognized for her work on “Saltburn” and “Promising Young Woman,” brings a fresh style to Brontë’s gothic romance. The trailer follows Cathy and Heathcliff from their childhood friendship to adult heartache, as life’s hardships drive them apart. Viewers see both characters wrestling with deep emotional struggles, highlighted by Robbie’s depiction of Cathy and Elordi’s intense performance as the orphaned Heathcliff.
Conflict and Unfulfilled Desire Take Center Stage
Set to the atmospheric sounds of Charli xcx’s new concept album, the trailer shows the main characters forced to navigate a society that prizes status over love. Early moments depict Cathy and Heathcliff connecting as children and then drifting apart as social expectations intervene. When Cathy asks,
What would you do, Heathcliff, if you were rich?
—Margot Robbie, Cathy—the film explores Heathcliff’s response to wealth and power. His answer,
I supposed I’d do what all rich men do,
—Jacob Elordi, Heathcliff—followed by,
Live in a big house, be cruel to my servants, take a wife.
—Jacob Elordi, Heathcliff—sets a somber tone for the unfolding drama.
Tension deepens when Cathy tells Heathcliff she must marry the wealthy Edgar Linton, played by Shazad Latif, to maintain her status. This revelation drives Heathcliff’s vengeful determination, as he seeks to upend the fortunes of both families while Cathy finds herself torn by enduring love and obligation. The trailer closes on a desperate note, as Elordi’s Heathcliff pleads,
So kiss me, and let us both be damned,
—Jacob Elordi, Heathcliff—capturing the turbulence at the heart of this adaptation.
Cast, Creative Team, and Release Details
Fennell’s adaptation features a strong ensemble, including Hong Chau as Nelly Dean and Alison Oliver as Isabella Linton. Owen Cooper and Charlotte Mellington portray the younger versions of Heathcliff and Cathy, while the story itself is set to resonate with contemporary audiences by focusing on themes of revenge, betrayal, and longing.
“Wuthering Heights” is scheduled to premiere in theaters on February 13, with Warner Bros. distributing the film. Given the star power of Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, as well as Fennell’s acclaimed direction, the movie is already generating significant anticipation among fans of gothic romance and classic literature.
This new take on “Wuthering Heights” not only revives Emily Brontë’s enduring narrative for a modern era but also promises to offer a tense and uneasy exploration of tragic love and societal divisions. As the film’s launch approaches, viewers and critics will be watching closely to see how this powerful retelling resonates with audiences.
