Wuthering Heights Trailer Unveils Emerald Fennell’s Bold Vision
The first full-length trailer for Emerald Fennell’s much-anticipated adaptation of Wuthering Heights has finally arrived, and it’s stirring conversation everywhere. Known for her Oscar-winning work on Promising Young Woman , Fennell has taken on Emily Brontë’s 1847 classic with a distinctly modern, visually striking approach. The story, often hailed as one of the greatest love stories of all time, follows the tumultuous relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, set against the windswept moors of West Yorkshire.
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The trailer immediately makes clear that this is not a conventional period romance. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star as Catherine and Heathcliff, portraying their characters from childhood through a passionate, tortured adulthood. Scenes of intense emotion and longing are interspersed with moments of striking sensuality, all set to a new song by Charli XCX called “Chains of Love,” created specifically for the film. The visuals capture the rawness of their connection, showing them in the rain, sharing heated embraces, and struggling with the forces that drive them apart.
Fennell’s adaptation highlights the darker, more provocative elements of Brontë’s novel. Catherine’s marriage to the wealthy Edgar Linton, played by Shazad Latif, is shown as a move to secure her social standing, leaving Heathcliff devastated and vowing revenge. The trailer emphasizes the psychological and emotional intensity of their story, capturing the pain, obsession, and destructive passion that defines their relationship. Fennell has been open about the personal impact of the novel on her own life, describing it as a work that “cracked me open” and a story she has been obsessed with since reading it at 14. She acknowledges the controversial nature of her adaptation, including its erotic and violent elements, calling it “an act of extreme masochism” to bring such a beloved and private story to the screen.
The film has also sparked debate over casting choices, particularly regarding Elordi as Heathcliff, a character traditionally described as having a darker complexion and Romany or Gypsy heritage. Fennell and her team defended these decisions, emphasizing the importance of the actors’ chemistry and the vision they wanted to realize for the screen. Test screenings reportedly elicited mixed reactions, with some praising its boldness and visual beauty, and others unsettled by its intense content.
Additional cast members include Alison Oliver, Hong Chau, Martin Clunes, and Ewan Mitchell, adding depth to the ensemble. Costume design and Fennell’s signature colorful flourishes give the film a modern aesthetic while remaining true to the period setting. The movie is produced in collaboration with Robbie’s LuckyChap Productions and MRC, with Warner Bros securing distribution rights after a bidding war.
Wuthering Heights is set to hit theaters on Valentine’s Day 2026, offering audiences a passionate, provocative retelling of one of literature’s most enduring love stories. It promises a cinematic experience that is visually stunning, emotionally charged, and unforgettable.
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