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Speaking at the BrontĂ« Women’s Writing Festival, hosted by the Parsonage Museum last year, Fennell said she thought Elordi “looked exactly like the illustration of Heathcliff” on the first copy she read.
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Speaking at the BrontĂ« Women’s Writing Festival Fennell said she thought Elordi “looked exactly like the illustration of Heathcliff” on the first copy she read.
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Emerald Fennell
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News Article
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{
    "event": "Bront\u00eb Women\u2019s Writing Festival",
    "quote": "looked exactly like the illustration of Heathcliff",
    "director": "Emerald Fennell"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM (3 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/13/movies/heathcliff-jacob-elordi-wuthering-heights-whitewashing.html

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Jacob Elordi's casting as Heathcliff in the new 'Wuthering Heights' film, focusing on accusations of whitewashing. It explores the novel's ambiguous descriptions of Heathcliff's race and the historical context of the book's themes. Scholars and experts weigh in on the interpretation of the character's identity.

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