Alison Oliver, known for her role in ‘Wuthering Heights,’ has admitted she feels uneasy filming sex scenes. She shared this while appearing in a photoshoot for ELLE UK.
The 28-year-old actress will star as Isabella Linton in Emerald Fennell’s new, provocative take on the classic novel. She recently told a magazine that she wouldn’t want an intimacy coordinator present during filming of any sex scenes.
She explained that filming intimate scenes is awkward for all involved, but a professional approach helps ease that discomfort. She couldn’t picture doing it any other way.
After the success of his provocative film Saltburn, director Emerald Fennell is now tackling Wuthering Heights. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi will star as the iconic lovers Catherine and Heathcliff in the new adaptation.
Alison described her character, Isabella Linton, as someone who deeply craves affection but keeps her feelings hidden.
Emerald sees Isabella’s story very differently than Cathy does, essentially freeing her from constraints. It’s as if Isabella is allowed to be her true self. There’s a real strength in people not realizing your potential.
Alison shared that she found out she’d been cast after receiving a text from Emerald, whom she’d previously collaborated with on Saltburn, alongside The Crown’s star.
‘She said, if you want Isabella, she’s yours,’ the star revealed.
Following rumors that this adaptation of Wuthering Heights will be more explicit, Alison explained it will be shaped by Emerald’s personal interpretation of the classic novel.
She explained that Emerald Fennell’s understanding of the book came from how she felt when reading it as a teen. It’s less about the literal story and more about the emotional impact it had, and that seems to be the point.
Emerald Fennell’s films are always engaging. While I expect this one to generate a lot of discussion, it’s impossible to predict how audiences will react, and ultimately, that’s not something I concern myself with.
Alison, an Instagram user with almost 100,000 followers, recently said she frequently wonders why she bothers to keep using the app.
She explained that she frequently feels unsure of her own identity, as her work requires her to convincingly portray different people.
I’ve also found it a good way to stay informed about world events, particularly the terrible situation in Gaza, and to figure out how I can contribute to positive change.
Emerald Fennell admitted that adapting ‘Wuthering Heights’ would be too difficult, and this was her reasoning for giving her film a different title.
Okay, so I’m completely losing it over this! They’re finally making a new movie of “Wuthering Heights” – yes, the real “Wuthering Heights”! And get this – Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are going to be in it! I seriously can’t even breathe thinking about it. It’s just… perfection. I’ve already marked my calendar!
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 into a film or TV show. Instead, any adaptation will inevitably be an interpretation, not a faithful copy.
Emerald explained she spoke with the Brontë Parsonage Museum and fellow fans of the novel before settling on the title, noting that it both is and isn’t ‘Wuthering Heights’.
As someone who really connects with classic literature, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to why this particular book resonates so deeply. It’s more than just a story; it’s a cultural touchstone for so many of us. I’ve actually been speaking with experts at the Brontë Parsonage Museum and fellow book lovers, and it’s clear this book holds a special place in a lot of hearts – including mine! It’s that shared connection that’s truly powerful.
I really want anyone who enjoys this as much as I do to feel included and connected to it.
Honestly, she just gets it, you know? She totally understands that you just can’t do ‘Wuthering Heights’ as anything other than the book. She was saying it’s way too complex and layered to ever really be adapted properly. She basically admitted it’s impossible – and I love that she’s so honest about it! She’s not even trying to recreate the magic of the novel, and that’s perfect. It’s just…respectful, you know?
I’m currently working on a new version of the story. The version I recall reading isn’t entirely accurate, and the version I originally envisioned never actually came to be.
Wuthering Heights adaptations are always a bit of both – true to the original, but also their own interpretation. I think any novel adaptation, particularly one as complex as this, should be seen as a ‘take’ on the story, not a direct replacement.
Read the full interview at ELLE.com
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