Emerald Fennell's casting of Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff in 'Wuthering Heights' adaptation criticized after character was described as "dark-skinned."

"I think it’s so unfair and ridiculous how hollywood casting directors keep erasing canonically BIPOC characters in important roles."

Of course, Wuthering Heights has been adapted into film many times, and the issue of Jacob Elordi’s casting is nothing new. It’s been pointed out that of the more than a dozen previous adaptations, the actor playing Heathcliff is rarely played by non-white actors, though it has happened.