Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi developed a notably close relationship while filming Emerald Fennell’s new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel Wuthering Heights. The film, featuring Robbie and Elordi as the stormy lovers Catherine and Heathcliff, showcases their intense on-screen dynamic, which has reportedly extended to their off-screen interactions as well. Robbie, reflecting on their collaboration in a recent Fandango interview, revealed how quickly she becomes emotionally attached to her costars.
Robbie’s Deep Emotional Attachment to Co-stars During Filming
In discussing her working style, the 35-year-old actress shared that she tends to form strong bonds with her fellow actors, saying,
“I’m so codependent with people I work with and I love everyone so much and I’m always that person who’s so devastated when a job’s over and I never want it to end,”
Margot Robbie stated.
“I think I developed that quite quickly with Jacob too.”
This candid admission highlights how Robbie’s creative process is deeply intertwined with forming personal connections on set.
Jacob Elordi’s Constant Presence Mirroring Heathcliff’s Intensity
Elordi’s behavior on set echoed his character Heathcliff’s intense and persistent nature. Robbie recalled that during the initial days of filming, Elordi stayed unusually close by, often lurking quietly near her while she performed. Addressing Elordi, she said,
“I don’t know if Emerald told you to do this or you did this, but I remember the first couple days on set, he would just be always in the vicinity where I was, but like in a corner, watching Cathy.”
Director Emerald Fennell responded with a laugh, clarifying,
“I didn’t tell him to do that, I actually had to ask him to leave.”
By the third day, Robbie found herself unsettled when Elordi was not nearby, explaining,
“I was really unnerved and unmoored. And I felt quite lost, like a kid without their blanket or something.”
The Mutual Observation and Admiration Between the Leads
Elordi echoed Robbie’s sentiments, describing their shared attention to detail throughout filming. He remarked,
“If you have the opportunity to share a film set with Margot Robbie, you’re going to make sure you’re within 5 to 10 meters at all times, watching how she drinks tea, how she eats her food. … She’s just like an elite actor.”
The pair’s constant awareness of each other reflects the intensity required to portray the complicated and turbulent relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff authentically.
Filming Atmosphere and Production Details
Filming took place in the English countryside, bringing a fitting natural atmosphere to this adaptation. The cast engaged deeply with their surroundings, even playing Kate Bush’s song Wuthering Heights on the Moors to connect with the mood of the story. Jacob Elordi described the experience, saying,
“It was this really sort of profound thing, being Heathcliff and Cathy, watching the sunset on the Moors as the spirit of [these] characters have for the last 200 years. You can almost imagine that the spirit of this love that Brontë created is floating around there. It really did feel like we were catching little pieces of that unrequited love.”
The film also stars Shazad Latif, Hong Chau, Alison Oliver, Charlotte Mellington, and Owen Cooper. It is co-produced by Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap Entertainment, the same company behind films like Barbie and Saltburn. Robbie continues to work closely with her husband Tom Ackerley, with whom she welcomed a baby boy in October 2024.
Upcoming Release and Anticipated Impact
Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is slated for release on February 13. The intense onscreen chemistry and deep emotional investments of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, along with the evocative setting and strong production team, suggest this version will be a compelling addition to adaptations of Brontë’s beloved story. Fans and viewers can expect a fresh take on the classic romance, infused with palpable tension reflective of the actors’ off-screen rapport.
