Margot Robbie has signed up to star in Oscar-winning writer Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights' adaptation.

The 'Barbie' actress, 34, will appear in the upcoming film alongside 'Saltburn' star Jacob Elordi, 27, with the pair set to play Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff in the latest film version of Emily Brontë’s classic novel.

Fennell revealed the project last July on social media and secured Robbie and Elordi for the lead roles. Robbie previously worked with Fennell on the hit films "Promising Young Woman" and "Saltburn", earning her an Oscar for the former. Elordi also appeared in Fennell's "Saltburn". LuckyChap Entertainment, Robbie’s production company, will help produce the adaptation.

The novel has seem numerous adaptations over the years, including William Wyler’s 1939 film and Andrea Arnold’s 2011 version.

The story tells of the turbulent relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine, to be played by Elordi and Robbie.

Source: Press Release