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Jacob Elordi recently opened up about his experience working alongside rising star Owen Cooper on the set of the highly anticipated Wuthering Heights adaptation, directed by Emerald Fennell. Elordi, who plays the iconic role of Heathcliff, revealed that he found Cooper, portraying the younger version of his character, “intimidating.” Despite the age difference, Cooper’s impressive talent made a strong impression on Elordi, who described him as a “rock star” and praised his brilliance.
In an interview with 10 News First, Elordi shared a lighthearted anecdote from their first meeting, where he nervously asked Cooper if he was feeling any pre-shoot jitters, to which Cooper responded with a confident “No.” Elordi chuckled, recalling his own internal nerves, but keeping his composure: “Cool, me neither.”
Cooper, who is quickly making a name for himself following his role as Jamie Miller in Netflix’s Adolescence, has been compared to a young Robert De Niro for his mature and poised performances. His rising star power is evident as critics and audiences alike take note of his strong presence on screen.
The Wuthering Heights film, which boasts a star-studded cast including Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw, has been an exciting project for Elordi. He praised Fennell’s direction, calling her a “genius,” and shared how special the entire experience has been. However, the casting choices for this adaptation have sparked some controversy. While many are excited by the diversity of the cast, with actors like Shazad Latif and Hong Chau in key roles, some critics have raised concerns about whether Elordi fits the original “racially ambiguous” description of Heathcliff in Emily Brontë’s novel.
Despite the mixed reactions to the casting, there is still great anticipation for this Wuthering Heights adaptation. Fans are eager to see how this fresh take on the classic love story unfolds under the direction of Fennell, especially with Elordi and Cooper’s compelling performances leading the way.