Emerald Fennell explains that adapting Wuthering Heights is an impossible task as she reveals why she changed the title of her movie

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Emerald Fennell explained her decision to rename her film, stating that it was simply too difficult to adapt Emily Brontë’s ‘Wuthering Heights‘.

The new movie version of Emily Brontë’s famous novel, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is titled “Wuthering Heights.”

Now Emerald has admitted why she chose to include the quotation marks in the title. 

She believes that a book as complex and challenging as Wuthering Heights can’t be directly translated to another medium – instead, any adaptation will inevitably be an interpretation, not a perfect copy.

As a huge fan of Wuthering Heights, I was so fascinated to hear Emerald talk about choosing the title for her work. She really did her homework, consulting with the Brontë Parsonage Museum and other devoted readers like myself. What struck me most was her statement – she captured the spirit of the novel, but it’s also something entirely new. She said it is and isn’t Wuthering Heights, and that really resonated with me – it’s a beautiful tribute while still being its own creation.

Emerald explained to Fandango that her connection to the book runs deep, and it’s a story cherished by many. She’s been in conversation with the Brontë Parsonage Museum and fellow fans, emphasizing just how important the book is to her.

I really want anyone who enjoys this as much as I do to feel connected to it.

She explained that she doesn’t believe it’s possible to truly adapt a book as complex and challenging as this one. She clarified that she isn’t trying to recreate Wuthering Heights, as that level of adaptation simply isn’t feasible.

I’m currently working on a new version of the story. It’s based on a memory of one I read before, but that memory isn’t entirely accurate. I also had a specific idea of how I wanted it to go, but that didn’t quite come to fruition.

It’s both Wuthering Heights and something else entirely. I think any adaptation of a novel – and especially one as complex as this – should be understood as an interpretation, not a perfect replica.

This follows a response from costume designer Jacqueline Durran, who defended Margot Robbie’s outfits after some fans called them ‘hideous’ in the new film.

Margot, age 35, plays Cathy in the latest movie version of the story, and Jacob Elordi, 28, stars as Heathcliff.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following the buzz around the new ‘Wuthering Heights’ adaptation, and it’s been quite a conversation! The full trailer came out last November before the February 13th release, and honestly, it’s sparked a lot of debate. A big part of the criticism seems to be focused on the costumes – people are saying the modern take doesn’t quite fit the feel of Emily Brontë’s classic story.

People on social media are talking about the new movie and its soundtrack, which will feature music by Charli XCX, known as Queen of BRAT.

Someone on X posted that the costumes in the new ‘Wuthering Heights’ adaptation are even less impressive than those in ‘Bridgerton,’ which is a pretty strong criticism.

A low-budget costume inspired by ‘Wuthering Heights’ – it’s a costume party with a literary theme. It seems like it could be enjoyable, but a bit of a strange concept.

It’s becoming clear this project seems more about showcasing one person’s ego than creating something genuinely good. They went with a visually unappealing, cheap-looking dress—it felt like a poorly made arts and crafts project, especially with that bow.

Many costumes in historical films aren’t perfectly true to the period, but they usually feel appropriate. These, however, just seem completely haphazard and poorly designed. They’re truly awful, and I won’t even bother commenting on their historical accuracy.

In a recent interview, two-time Oscar winner Jacqueline explained and supported her decisions regarding the film.

She told Vogue: ‘That idea of shiny surfaces is key to Cathy’s character and costumes. 

It briefly pulls you away from the historical setting, but it was fun to combine the style of a Victorian dress with a very contemporary fabric.

The costume designer explained that the dates used for the costumes weren’t consistent, and the team hadn’t focused on making them historically correct.

She explained they simply chose ‘clothes we like for each character’.

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2026-01-15 04:03