Why Jacob Elordi's Casting in 'Wuthering Heights' Was Considered Controversial to the Book's Fans

Wuthering Heights is out now in theaters, but there was a casting decision that still has fans confused.

Jacob Elordi‘s casting as Heathcliff in the new adaptation from Emerald Fennell was first announced back in September 2024 and it was met with quite a lot of backlash.

With the movie now playing, we’re taking a look at just why Jacob‘s casting for the character has ruffled feathers with book fans.

Keep reading to find out more…

In the original Emily Brontë book...