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Emerald Fennell said at the Hay Festival that she regrets cutting a Cathy scene showing Margot Robbie’s unshaven armpits, arguing it would have been more historically accurate since razors weren’t widely available in the era; she also criticized period dramas for depicting hairless women and noted the film’s deviations from Brontë’s novel.
Emerald Fennell revealed at the Hay Festival that she regrets not including a Cathy scene showing Margot Robbie with unshaven armpits, arguing it would have been historically accurate since razors were not widely available in the era and criticizing the tendency of period dramas to depict hairless skin.
Margot Robbie’s Wuthering Heights shot to No. 1 on HBO Max’s U.S. movie charts after its May 1 streaming debut, even occupying two slots, as the film—backed by a $242 million worldwide box office—continues to dominate May’s streaming slate despite mixed critical reviews.
Margot Robbie’s polarizing adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights has surged to No. 1 on HBO Max’s U.S. movie charts days after its digital debut, beating out other titles. The period romance, a loose adaptation starring Robbie and Jacob Elordi, opened domestically to about $37.5 million over Presidents’ Day weekend and has grossed roughly $242 million worldwide. Despite mixed reviews, streaming audiences have driven the film to the top of May’s streaming slate on HBO Max, underscoring strong appetite for Robbie-led period drama.
Warner Bros. is developing Oceans, a Margot Robbie–Bradley Cooper-led prequel about the parents of Danny Ocean plotting a high-stakes heist during the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix, with filming set to begin in October for a 2027 release and potential returns from the original cast.
Margot Robbie revealed an Ocean’s 11 prequel centered on Danny Ocean’s parents, set during the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix as they pull off a major heist; the film stars Robbie and Bradley Cooper as the parents, with Cooper directing after two directors departed; Carrie Solomon wrote the script and LuckyChap is producing, with filming slated to begin this year for a 2027 release.
Bradley Cooper is officially set to write, direct and star in an Ocean’s prequel for Warner Bros., with Margot Robbie producing via her LuckyChap banner. The film has a June 25, 2027 release date and, per Robbie, will explore Danny Ocean’s origins by showing his parents. The CinemaCon presentation also highlighted other upcoming releases, and former Ocean’s attaché Lee Isaac Chung had recently departed due to creative differences.
Margot Robbie leads Chanel’s 25 handbag campaign by reimagining Kylie Minogue’s 2002 Come Into My World video, with director Michel Gondry back behind the camera. A crowd of Robbies traverses a LA soundstage styled as a Parisian street, each carrying a Chanel 25 bag in different colors and sizes, while Minogue makes a pink-windows cameo. The concept mirrors the original’s in-camera tricks, tying Robbie and Minogue’s Neighbours roots and highlighting Chanel at Paris Fashion Week.
A retrospective of Oscars red-carpet fashion, celebrating standout best-dressed moments and notorious misses across decades—from Nicole Kidman’s 1997 Dior moment to Timothée Chalamet’s celebrated 2022 lace-embroidered tux (and his 2020 navy Prada misstep), Björk’s infamous swan dress, Emma Stone’s 2024 mint Louis Vuitton, and Lady Gaga’s 2015 glove moment—highlighting how these looks helped define the ceremony’s style saga.
Lee Isaac Chung has exited Warner Bros. and Margot Robbie’s Ocean’s prequel due to creative differences, in what Warner Bros. and LuckyChap call an amicable split. A new director is being sought, while Robbie remains attached as star and producer. The project, written by Carrie Solomon and based on characters created by George Clayton Johnson & Jack Golden Russell, continues in development amid broader studio changes related to Paramount’s merger.
Director Lee Isaac Chung leaves the Margot Robbie–led Ocean’s prequel over creative differences, making him the second filmmaker to depart after Jay Roach; Carrie Solomon is writing, with the story set in 1960s Europe before Ocean’s Eleven, while Warner Bros. and LuckyChap emphasize ongoing collaboration for future projects.
Lee Isaac Chung has exited Warner Bros.' planned Ocean's Eleven prequel amid creative differences, with Margot Robbie still attached to star and produce (alongside Bradley Cooper) through LuckyChap; the script is by Carrie Solomon, and Warner Bros. and LuckyChap issued a joint statement praising Chung as the project continues in development.
Readers and critics react to Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights film with praise for its visual flair and soundtrack but fault its emotional depth and fidelity to Brontë’s novel, noting changes like merged characters and the suppression of Nellie’s narration; some see it as a bold reinterpretation that sparks discussion, while others view it as a misfire that leans into modern spectacle at the expense of the book’s intensity.
The Wuthering Heights remake starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi opened to about $77M globally over its opening weekend (NA ~$34.8M; international ~$42M), with projections suggesting around $82M for the four-day frame. Australia contributed about A$4.3M, and more openings are planned in Japan, Vietnam, and China. The production budget was around $80M, and despite mixed critical reception (63% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences bought tickets, helping Warner Bros. post a strong global start amid industry-wide studio dynamics.
Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie, is on pace for an $82 million global debut after Warner Bros. spent about $80 million; US/Canada around $40 million and overseas about $42 million. Netflix reportedly offered roughly $150 million for the project, but a wide theatrical release was secured. The article also notes ongoing underrepresentation of women directors in Hollywood and places the weekend box office in broader industry context.