Margot robbie Urges Patience Regarding Jacob Elordi‘s ’Wuthering Heights‘ Performance, Hails Him as “Our Generation’s Daniel Day-lewis”
LOS ANGELES, CA – Margot Robbie is confidently backing her Wuthering Heights co-star, Jacob elordi, and imploring audiences to reserve judgment on his portrayal of Heathcliff untill the film’s release. Robbie, who plays Cathy in Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of the Emily Brontë classic, offered a strong endorsement of Elordi’s talent during a recent interview with Vogue, comparing him to acting legend Daniel Day-Lewis.
The upcoming film has already generated buzz, particularly surrounding Elordi’s casting, as he follows in the footsteps of renowned actors like Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, ralph Fiennes, and Tom Hardy who have previously embodied the iconic, brooding character. The film’s director,Emerald Fennell,was herself inspired to pursue the project after seeing Elordi in costume for Saltburn,immediately recognizing him as her vision for Heathcliff. The anticipation builds as Elordi himself had considered taking a break from acting before Fennell presented him with the role.
Robbie stated, “I saw him play Heathcliff. And he is Heathcliff.I’d say, just wait. Trust me, you’ll be happy.” She further elaborated, ”To be a part of that is special. He’s incredible and I believe in him so much. I honestly think he’s our generation’s Daniel Day-Lewis.”
Fennell also addressed the decision to age up Robbie’s Cathy, positioning her closer to her 20s rather than adhering to the novel’s original depiction. The director described Cathy as a “star” possessing a captivating blend of wilfulness, cruelty, and provocation, requiring an actress with ”supersized star power” – qualities she believes Robbie embodies, possessing what she termed “big dick energy.”
Beyond Wuthering Heights,Robbie is reportedly in discussions to produce and star in Tim Burton’s remake of Attack Of The Fifty Foot Woman. A release date for Wuthering Heights has not yet been announced.
