CinemaThe curious reason why Margot Robbie denied $150 million from Netflix for a new film Wuthering Heights will mark a new chapter in the partnership between the actress and Warner Bros, the studio that acquired the distribution rightsBy Editorial Staff

One of the next films by Margot Robbie is called Wuthering Heights. The work will be based on the book of the same name released in 1847 by the British writer Emily Brontë.

Some Hollywood studios offered to distribute the film in theaters. In the end, the Warner Bros. won the dispute.

Who also entered the contest was Netflix. The platform offered to pay US$150 million to retain the rights.

However, Robbie — who, in addition to being an actress, is the founder and partner of one of the producers involved in the project — and the director and screenwriter Emerald Fennell they gave up that jackpot. The reason is curious, but relatively simple.

According to the Deadlinethe two decided to close with Warner Bros. for guaranteeing distribution of the work in cinemas. The streaming giant, as expected, would prioritize showing exclusively to subscribers of the service.

To reinforce the importance of this point, Robbie and Fennell They preferred the traditional studio even with the payment of “only” US$75 million, half the amount offered by Netflix. The publication also mentioned another reason for the choice: a separate budget for the film’s marketing.

Warner’s reasons for partnering with Margot Robbie

In a statement, the Warner Bros. revealed his reasons for acquiring the distribution rights to Wuthering Heights. Studio representatives declared that they liked the project right away, as well as approving the presence of the actress and the other confirmed name for the cast: the Australian Jacob Elordi.

From the moment we were introduced to Emerald’s plans for the film and the incredible cast led by Margot and Jacobwe instantly became committed to partnering with this team to ensure the film’s presence in theaters around the world.”

The work will mark a new chapter in the partnership between Margot Robbie and the Warner Bros.. The actress and the studio have worked together on some of the DC films, such as Suicide Squad (2016) and Birds of Prey (2020), in addition to Barbie (2023).

About the book Wuthering Heights

Known in Brazil as Wuthering Heights, Wuthering Heights was the only book written by Emily Brontë. Its plot explores two wealthy 19th century British families — the Earnshaws and the Lintons — in the 19th century and the relationship with the adopted son of one of them.

To this day, the work divides opinions. For some, it is some of the best writing in English. For others, it is controversial because it addresses issues such as physical and mental abuse, in addition to challenging the most privileged classes of British society.

Wuthering Heights It has received numerous film and TV adaptations over the years. It also inspired the song of the same name released by kate bush in 1978.

Collaborated: Augusto Ikeda.