Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s on-screen chemistry in Emerald Fennell’s upcoming Wuthering Heights has turned into a surprisingly intimate off-screen friendship, according to a recent interview with the film’s stars.
At a Glance
- Robbie admits a deep bond with Elordi, describing herself as “codependent” on co-actors.
- The pair portray Catherine and Heathcliff, the doomed lovers of Emily Brontë’s classic.
- The film will hit theaters on Feb. 13.
- Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, also produced Barbie and Saltburn.
- Why it matters: Fans of the film will get a behind-the-scenes look at the chemistry that fuels the story’s intensity.
The Co-Dependent Bond
In a candid chat with Fandango, Robbie-35-shared how quickly she and Elordi became close during filming.
“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,” said the Oscar nominee. “I think I developed that quite quickly with Jacob too.”
Her admission highlights a pattern Robbie has shown in past projects, where she often forms tight-knit relationships with cast members. The interview also revealed that the bond was forged in the cramped, emotional environment of the film set.
On-Set Dynamics
Elordi-28-recounted the early days of production, when he hovered close to Robbie’s set.
“I don’t know if Emerald told you to do this or you did this,” she said, addressing the Frankenstein star, “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.”
Fennell, the 40-year-old director, laughed, “I didn’t tell him to do that,” before adding, “I actually had to ask him to leave.”
By the third day, Robbie was looking around to find Elordi. “I was really unnerved and unmoored,” she said. “I felt quite lost, like a kid without their blanket or something.”
Elordi echoed her feelings: “We have a mutual obsession,” he agreed. “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.”
Behind the Scenes
The film’s setting-rolling English moors-played a crucial role in shaping the actors’ performances. The cast even played Kate Bush’s song “Wuthering Heights” on the moors to get into character.
“It was this really sort of profound thing, being Heathcliff and Cathy,” said Elordi. “Watching the sunset on the moors as the spirit of these characters has 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 production also featured a notable ensemble: Shazad Latif, Hong Chau, Alison Oliver, Charlotte Mellington, and Owen Cooper. LuckyChap Entertainment, Robbie’s company, co-produced the film, adding to its pedigree.
Production Details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Director | Emerald Fennell |
| Lead Actors | Margot Robbie (Catherine) & Jacob Elordi (Heathcliff) |
| Co-Production | LuckyChap Entertainment |
| Previous Works | Barbie, Saltburn |
| Release Date | Feb. 13 |
| Notable Screening | Los Angeles screening of Frankenstein on Nov. 17 with Guillermo del Toro, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac |
Robbie’s personal life also intersected with the film’s timeline. She and her husband Tom Ackerley welcomed a baby boy in October 2024, a milestone that added a layer of personal excitement to the project.
Release and Reception
Wuthering Heights will premiere in theaters on Feb. 13. Fans can expect a modern retelling of Emily Brontë’s novel, featuring the dynamic duo of Robbie and Elordi as the tragic lovers. The film’s production values and the actors’ chemistry have already sparked anticipation.
The collaboration between Robbie and Elordi showcases how personal rapport can translate into powerful on-screen performances. Their mutual admiration and the intense bond formed on set suggest a future of compelling projects together.
Key Takeaways
- Robbie’s self-described codependency with co-actors has intensified the emotional depth of Wuthering Heights.
- The duo’s on-set closeness, highlighted by Elordi’s constant proximity, created a unique dynamic that shaped their performances.
- LuckyChap Entertainment’s involvement ties the film to successful projects like Barbie.
- The release date, Feb. 13, positions the film for a spring audience hungry for new adaptations.
With the film’s debut approaching, audiences will be eager to see how Robbie’s and Elordi’s off-screen bond influences the on-screen drama of Wuthering Heights.
