‘Wuthering Heights’ Sets HBO Max Release Date
Warner Bros.’ adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel, “Wuthering Heights,” will stream on HBO Max beginning May 1.
The film makes its debut on HBO linear on May 2 at 8 p.m. ET. An American Sign Language version will also stream exclusively on HBO Max, performed by ASL Dubbers Leila Hanaumi (“Barbie with ASL”) and Giovanni Maucere (“Superman with ASL”), and directed by Justin Jackerson (“It: Welcome to Derry with ASL”). It marks the first romance title available to stream in ASL on HBO Max with two dubbers.
Directed by Emerald Fennell, fresh off the provocative hit “Saltburn,” the R-rated drama stars Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, the tortured lovers at the heart of Brontë’s story. Fennell’s version amplifies the novel’s long-understated erotic and psychological tension, turning the Yorkshire moors into a dark, operatic playground for desire, power and revenge.
Supporting cast members include Shazad Latif as Edgar Linton, Martin Clunes as Mr. Earnshaw, Charlotte Mellington as young Catherine, Owen Cooper as young Heathcliff, Hong Chau as housekeeper Nelly and Alison Oliver as Isabella Linton. The film marked the first time Robbie starred in one of Fennell’s film, after she executive produced “Promising Young Woman” and “Saltburn.” Up next, Elordi stars in the long-awaited “Euphoria” Season 3, also streaming on HBO Max. He also received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor for his role as the monster in “Frankenstein.”
“Wuthering Heights” has grossed $241 million worldwide, including about $84 million domestically and $157 million internationally, against an $80 million production budget.
Critics had mixed feelings about Fennell’s bold reinterpretation. In Variety’s review, the film was described as “a carnal reinvention,” amplifying the unspoken desire that has gone largely unexpressed in previous adaptations, while audiences responded to the chemistry between Robbie and Elordi.
The film makes its debut on HBO linear on May 2 at 8 p.m. ET. An American Sign Language version will also stream exclusively on HBO Max, performed by ASL Dubbers Leila Hanaumi (“Barbie with ASL”) and Giovanni Maucere (“Superman with ASL”), and directed by Justin Jackerson (“It: Welcome to Derry with ASL”). It marks the first romance title available to stream in ASL on HBO Max with two dubbers.
Directed by Emerald Fennell, fresh off the provocative hit “Saltburn,” the R-rated drama stars Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, the tortured lovers at the heart of Brontë’s story. Fennell’s version amplifies the novel’s long-understated erotic and psychological tension, turning the Yorkshire moors into a dark, operatic playground for desire, power and revenge.
Supporting cast members include Shazad Latif as Edgar Linton, Martin Clunes as Mr. Earnshaw, Charlotte Mellington as young Catherine, Owen Cooper as young Heathcliff, Hong Chau as housekeeper Nelly and Alison Oliver as Isabella Linton. The film marked the first time Robbie starred in one of Fennell’s film, after she executive produced “Promising Young Woman” and “Saltburn.” Up next, Elordi stars in the long-awaited “Euphoria” Season 3, also streaming on HBO Max. He also received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor for his role as the monster in “Frankenstein.”
“Wuthering Heights” has grossed $241 million worldwide, including about $84 million domestically and $157 million internationally, against an $80 million production budget.
Critics had mixed feelings about Fennell’s bold reinterpretation. In Variety’s review, the film was described as “a carnal reinvention,” amplifying the unspoken desire that has gone largely unexpressed in previous adaptations, while audiences responded to the chemistry between Robbie and Elordi.