Jacob Elordi’s apparent casting in an upcomingWuthering Heightsadaptation has garnered some criticism.

Yesterday,Deadlineannounced that Jacob will be playing Heathcliff alongside Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw.

The Emerald Fennell-helmed adaptation is currently in pre-production and slated to start filming next year.

Jacob Elordi at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) posing on the red carpet in a stylish suit and shirt

The problem is, Heathcliff in the original Emily Bronte book likely isn’t white.

And you were kidnapped by wicked sailors and brought to England."

The notable exception to this is James Howson, who starred in a 2011 film version.

Jacob Elordi at a red carpet event, wearing a pinstripe suit with a light-colored shirt

As such, some criticized Jacob’s casting on social media.

but yeah sure jacob elordi is perfect!"

Title page of "Wuthering Heights" by Ellis Bell (Emily Brontë), showing publication details: London, Thomas Cautley Newby, Publisher, 1847

A desolate scene with an old, abandoned farmhouse and leafless trees standing on a grassy hill. The image evokes a sense of isolation and abandonment

James Howson as Heathcliff  gazes contemplatively into the distance

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Tweet by raa (@brillqntfriend) criticizing Hollywood casting directors for erasing canonically BIPOC characters in important roles, mentioning Wuthering Heights