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“Somehow I feel more bothered by some past adaptations that have very unquestionably, unthinkingly showed him as being white without ever really reading the book and thinking, ‘Right, this is how it’s described,’” Newby said.
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Newby feels more bothered by some past adaptations that showed him as being white without reading the book
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- Newby
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- February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM (2 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM (2 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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