Money can’t buy everything, ‘Barbie’ star teaches Netflix

Actress Margot Robbie achieved her career’s most successful movie with “Barbie.” Now, she is set to work on “Wuthering Heights.” Even before its release, this movie has shown great potential for earnings. Netflix offered $150 million to buy it.

However, Margot and her team chose Warner Bros. By opting for Warner Bros over Netflix for “Wuthering Heights,” they seemed to imply that not everything can be bought with money. Some things are priceless or beyond monetary value.

Directed by Marlod Fennell, this film will feature Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in lead roles. The movie has garnered significant interest even before the shooting begins.

Choosing Warner Bros marks a crucial turn in Margot Robbie’s career and highlights her strong position as a producer. By working with Fennell as a producer, Robbie chose Warner Bros because the studio promised a wide theatrical release and a full marketing campaign.

This is entirely different from Netflix’s direct streaming release. Robbie was particularly attracted to Warner Bros’ theatrical experience. Moreover, she feels that releasing the movie on the big screen with Warner Bros is a great honor, which will further elevate the significance of her film.

Discussions about the future of online streaming versus traditional studios often arise. However, there are frequent examples that prove, that regardless of convenience and economic benefits, many people consider releasing a movie in theaters as a mark of prestige. Robbie seems to have emphasized this point.

Netflix, too, was disappointed at not acquiring the film despite its substantial offer. Amazon Prime also made a proposal. But, in the end, Warner Bros won.

The shooting of “Wuthering Heights” is planned to begin in early 2025. However, there might be some scheduling conflicts for Jacob Elordi during this period as he will be busy shooting “Euphoria” Season 3.

Robbie mentioned that the excitement of bringing this classic novel to the big screen attracts her the most. She is ready to start filming this movie.

Meanwhile, all eyes are now on Margot Robbie for the movie “Wuthering Heights,” as she will appear both as an actress and a producer.