Key Points

Jacob Elordi nearly paused his acting streak before director Emerald Fennell's personal text drew him into Wuthering Heights. The Saltburn reunion project pairs him with Margot Robbie in a fiery adaptation of the classic Brontë novel. Elordi gushes about Robbie's electrifying performance, calling her a transformative co-star. With Warner Bros releasing the film next year, this marks another prestige project for both rising stars.

Key Points: Jacob Elordi Says Emerald Fennell Text Changed His Break Plans

  • Elordi skipped auditions for Wuthering Heights due to prior Saltburn collaboration
  • Stars opposite Margot Robbie in Emily Brontë adaptation
  • Credits Robbie as "a livewire" who delivered powerful performance
  • Film produced by Robbie's LuckyChap Entertainment
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Jacob Elordi says he was going to take a break before Wuthering Heights' director texted him

Jacob Elordi reveals he nearly took a career break before Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights text led him to co-star with Margot Robbie.

"I was going to take a break... then Emerald texted me, and you can't run from that text – Jacob Elordi"

Washington, April 19

Actor Jacob Elordi talked about his project 'Wuthering Heights' and shared that he was planning to take a break until he got a text from the director.

Shooting for Wuthering Heights recently wrapped in the UK, and it's Elordi's second time working with director Emerald Fennell. So, when it came to casting for the project, the actor was able to skip the audition, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

"I was really lucky. I was going to take a break for a while, and then Emerald just very simply texted me, and you can't run from that text," Elordi said.

The film stars Margot Robbie opposite Elordi, and is an adaptation of Emily Bronte's novel of the same name, which follows the tumultuous relationship between Catherine Earnshaw (Robbie) and Heathcliff (Elordi) that's passionate and intense after meeting at the eponymous residence and the impact the relationship has on their families, as per the outlet.

The actor shared his working experience with Margot. "She's incredible in the film, she's a livewire. I'm so, so excited for people to see it," he said. "She's a beautiful actor and she gave so, so much."

Elordi has built up quite the filmography as of late, starring in Sofia Coppola's "Priscilla," Emerald Fennell's "Saltburn," Paul Schrader's "Oh, Canada", and the forthcoming "On Swift Horses." He will next be seen in Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" as the Monster in November, before "Wuthering Heights", which he leads alongside Margot Robbie, is set to debut in 2026.

Wuthering Heights is set to be released by Warner Bros. in February of next year. Robbie's production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, is producing, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

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Sarah K.
I love how Jacob keeps working with Emerald Fennell! Their creative partnership seems so organic. Can't wait to see this fresh take on Wuthering Heights - the chemistry with Margot sounds electric âš¡
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Marcus T.
Interesting that he was planning a break but couldn't resist this project. Shows how much he respects Emerald's vision. Though I hope he does take some time to recharge - burnout is real in Hollywood.
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Jasmine P.
Margot Robbie as Catherine?? PERFECT casting! She's going to kill it with those emotional scenes. 2026 feels so far away though 😩
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Trevor L.
I'm cautiously optimistic about this adaptation. Wuthering Heights is such a complex novel - hope they do justice to the gothic elements and not just focus on the romance. The cast is promising though!
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Amira R.
Between Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights, Jacob is really showing his range! From monster to brooding romantic lead - what a year ahead for him 👏
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Derek W.
Not sure about another Wuthering Heights adaptation - feels like we've had several recently. But with this creative team, I'll definitely give it a chance. The book deserves great filmmakers.

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