Jacob Elordi, known for his role in “Euphoria,” revealed his fascination with Margot Robbie while filming Emerald Fennell’s upcoming adaptation of Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights.” The 28-year-old actor, portraying Heathcliff, shared that working alongside the Australian star left a profound impression on him throughout the shoot.
Elordi explained to Fandango that there was a strong mutual attraction on set, stating that regardless of the film’s narrative, he made a conscious effort to stay close to Robbie, observing her every move with intense admiration.
“We have a mutual obsession. I think the thing is, regardless of plot or screenplay, if you have the opportunity to share a film set with Margot Robbie, you’re going to make sure you’re within five to 10 metres at all times. Watching how she drinks tea, how she eats her food, how she does it. When is it going to slip? When is the thing going to come undone? And, it never comes undone”
– Jacob Elordi, Actor
The Chemistry of Portraying Heathcliff and Catherine
In “Wuthering Heights,” Elordi and Robbie play the iconic star-crossed lovers Heathcliff and Catherine. The actor recounted moments on set where their connection transcended acting, reflecting the deep bond shared by their characters in the story.
“There’d be a moment where we’d be running hand-in-hand through the moors, maybe not even in the scene, just setting it up – where I’d look across at her and she’d be looking at me… and in that moment, we really were a part of their love, for real”
– Jacob Elordi, Actor
Margot Robbie Shares Her Reaction to the Film’s Intimate Scenes
The film’s trailer hints at passionate moments between the leads, and Margot Robbie revealed that some scenes left her personally affected. The actress described feeling physically overwhelmed during certain parts of the movie, highlighting its intense romantic nature.
“It almost made me feel weak at the knees. It was the little things that we loved as two women in our 30s, and this movie is primarily for people in our demographic. These epic romances and period pieces aren’t often made by women.”
– Margot Robbie, Actress
Robbie also emphasized that while many might expect the film to be explicit, the story is more about romance than provocation.
“Everyone’s expecting this to be very, very raunchy. I think people will be surprised. Not to say there aren’t sexual elements and that it’s not provocative, it definitely is provocative, but it’s more romantic than provocative. This is a big epic romance”
– Margot Robbie, Actress
The Film’s Impact on Romantic Storytelling
Margot Robbie believes “Wuthering Heights” brings something fresh to the romantic genre, particularly by addressing audiences often overlooked in period dramas. She expressed hope that the movie will resonate with viewers seeking a powerful and heartfelt romance.
With its upcoming release, “Wuthering Heights” is expected to challenge traditional portrayals of love stories, combining provocative elements with timeless emotional depth, as portrayed by Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie under Emerald Fennell’s direction.
