Jacob Elordi revealed that his distinct Northern English accent for the film Wuthering Heights originated from an unusual source: practicing in the bath. The Brisbane-born actor, portraying Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel, attributed his accent mastery to continuous repetition at home.
“I just practice it in the bath, over and over and over and over,”
Elordi shared, providing insight into his unique method.
He also expressed appreciation for particular local pronunciations, explaining,
“I like the meks and the teks, instead of take. I like the M-E-K, T-E-K,”
carefully spelling out his favored variations.
On-Set Challenges and Physical Demands
Elordi stars alongside Margot Robbie as Heathcliff and Catherine in the film, which is set among the harsh, windswept moors of Yorkshire. The project has sparked discussions due to its darker tone and unconventional casting choices, yet excitement remains high as it nears release.
During filming, Elordi faced unexpected difficulties, including a shower accident that caused second-degree burns. After leaning back in a steam shower and accidentally pressing his back against the steam knob, he was briefly hospitalized.
This injury occurred after exhausting days spent on location, where Elordi physically immersed himself in the role by rolling in dirt to capture Heathcliff’s raw intensity.
Emerald Fennell, the film’s director, admitted concern upon hearing about Elordi’s hospital visit, initially fearing a more serious condition. Despite this, Elordi later joked about the incident in the context of extreme method acting and described feeling a spiritual connection with the dramatic Yorkshire settings from the moment he arrived.
Anticipation Builds Ahead of Release
The film premiered in London on Thursday night, where crowds braved the rain to see the Australian stars, Elordi and Robbie, as enthusiasm surrounding the adaptation continues to grow. Wuthering Heights is set to debut in theaters on February 13, with audiences eager to witness this bold reinterpretation of the classic novel.
