Deco speaks with acclaimed director of ‘Wuthering Heights’ on making film as it soars to number 1 in box office

The water cooler talk is all about Wuthering Heights. This week, a love story so steamy, you’ll need a little spirits to cool off! The adaptation hit number one at the box office this past weekend. Today, we’re talking with celebrated director Emerald Fennel. Who thinks So-Flo might be even hotter than the movie.

Wuthering Heights, based on Emily Bronte’s classic novel, follows Margot Robbie’s Catherine, whose heart is divided between hunky Heathcliff, played by Jacob Elordi, and the stable Edgar, who Shahzad Latif plays.

The tragic love story is set in Northern England, but director Emerald Fennel tells me she’d rather be in South Florida this time of year.

Alex Miranda: “You love Miami it sounds like.”

Emerald Fennel: “I love Miami.”

Alex Miranda: “Tell me why.”

Emerald Fennel: “Versace Mansion.”

Alex Miranda: “Hell, yeah.”

Emerald Fennel: “Gorgeous people, sunshine.”

Alex Miranda: “Sounds like your movies.”

Emerald Fennel: “Possibly things that are slightly naughty.”

Alex Miranda: “Yes.”

Emerald Fennel: “You know, adore it.”

Alex: “Okay, so I adore this film. And at the center of this very famous story, you have a choice. The safe option and the ...