Beyond the Moors and Icebergs: Emerald Fennell Confirms New 'Problematic' Film & Ghost Story, Nixes Titanic Mashup

You know, when Emerald Fennell speaks, ears tend to perk up. She’s got this incredible knack for pushing boundaries, for creating cinema that just… sticks with you, whether you absolutely adore it or find yourself slightly aghast. And now, she’s offering some intriguing clarity on what her next ‘raunchy’ project isn’t.

For what feels like ages, there’s been this persistent whisper floating around Hollywood: a rather audacious film concept, a sort of 'Wuthering Heights-meets-Titanic' mashup, with whispers even suggesting Margot Robbie might star. It sounded absolutely wild, didn’t it? A period drama, yes, but one promising that distinctive Fennell edge, designed to be quite, shall we say, problematic in the most deliciously provocative way.

Well, it seems we can finally put those specific rumors to bed. Fennell herself has now confirmed, quite definitively, that she is 'not doing' that particular 'Wuthering Heights' project. It was, apparently, a concept that perhaps got a little ahead of itself, a story whispered and then amplified, as these things often are in the fast-paced world of film development. A misunderstanding, it seems, rather than a firm plan.

But fear not, fans of the truly provocative! While that specific literary-nautical hybrid isn’t happening, Fennell is very much cooking up 'something else, which is equally as problematic.' Now, that certainly gets the imagination buzzing, doesn’t it? What new societal norms will she prod this time? What uncomfortable truths will she lay bare, all wrapped in her uniquely stylish and often unsettling aesthetic? One can only anticipate.

And as if one 'equally problematic' film wasn't enough to eagerly await, she's also quietly developing a 'modern day ghost story.' She’s described it as 'genuinely scary,' which, coming from the mind that gave us Promising Young Woman and Saltburn, feels less like a casual remark and more like a thrilling, spine-tingling promise. She truly understands the mechanics of what makes things unsettling, doesn't she?

Think about her past work: from the searing, Oscar-winning brilliance of Promising Young Woman to the utterly unforgettable, often polarizing experience of Saltburn, Fennell isn't one to shy away from subjects that make us squirm, question, or just outright gape. She thrives on the audacious, on challenging expectations, and on crafting narratives that refuse to be easily categorized or dismissed.

So, while one tantalizing project is definitively off the table, the prospect of two new films – one explicitly 'problematic' and another 'genuinely scary' – emerging from Emerald Fennell's distinctive vision is incredibly exciting. Whatever she's got in store, you can bet your bottom dollar it won't be boring, and it certainly won't be easy to forget.