Variety reports that the move is a coup for producers Robert Bernstein, Douglas Rae and Kevin Loader, who have seen a number of cast and director changes.
Director Peter Webber left the project in December, while previously attached director John Maybury departed last summer. The cast has also seen Natalie Portman, Abbie Cornish and Gemma Arterton all attached at one point to play the iconic role of Cathy.
Arnold will direct Olivia Hetreed's adaptation of Bronte's novel and will emphasize the youthful, teenage aspect of the protagonists in the original source material, says Variety.
Hanway Films is handling international sales.
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