Emerald Fennell explains significant changes in "Wuthering Heights" and why some characters were cut

Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights takes a unique approach to Emily Brontë’s 1847 classic, concentrating on the first half of the novel and the stormy relationship between Cathy and Heathcliff. The director made “hard decisions” to condense characters, extend Earnshaw’s role, and remove others like Lockwood and Hindley while preserving the story’s emotional intensity. The movie also alters the ending, keeping Cathy and Heathcliff apart to highlight missed connections and tragic love.