Emerald Fennell to Helm 'Wuthering Heights' Adaptation

Filmmaker Emerald Fennell is directing a new feature film adaptation of Emily Bronte's classic 1847 novel, 'Wuthering Heights'. Known for her award-winning work in 'Promising Young Woman' and 'Killing Eve', Fennell announced the project via social media. The novel has been adapted numerous times for film and TV.

Director Emerald Fennell, acclaimed for her work on 'Promising Young Woman', has announced her next venture: a feature film adaptation of Emily Bronte's 1847 novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

Fennell, who shared the news on her official X account, accompanied the announcement with the tagline: 'Be With Me Always. Take Any Form. Drive Me Mad... Wuthering Heights. A Film by Emerald Fennell.'

Set in the Yorkshire moors, 'Wuthering Heights' tells the tale of Heathcliff and his love for Catherine, the daughter of the family that adopted him. The novel has seen several film and TV adaptations over the years, with notable versions released in 1939, 1992, and 2011.

Fennell's directorial debut, 'Promising Young Woman', earned her an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in 2020, along with nominations for Best Picture, Director, Actress for Carey Mulligan, and Editing.

Apart from her directorial accomplishments, Fennell has also directed and produced the hit BBC series 'Killing Eve', and garnered an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Camilla Parker Bowles on 'The Crown'.

(With inputs from agencies.)