Key Highlights
- Margot Robbie describes becoming ‘codependent’ with Jacob Elordi during the filming of “Wuthering Heights.”
- The actors share a close on-screen and off-screen relationship as Catherine and Heathcliff.
- Robbie reveals feeling like a child without their security blanket when Elordi is not nearby on set.
- Elordi jokes that he keeps within 5 to 10 meters of Robbie at all times during filming.
The Intense On-Set Dynamics Between Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in “Wuthering Heights”
Actress Margot Robbie has opened up about her intense on-set relationship with co-star Jacob Elordi, sharing that she became “codependent” during the filming of “Wuthering Heights,” a new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel directed by Emerald Fennell. The film stars Robbie and Elordi as Catherine and Heathcliff, respectively, in an intense love story.
In a recent interview with Fandango, Robbie described how she developed a deep emotional connection to her costar: “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,” the Oscar nominee said. “I think I developed that quite quickly with Jacob too.”
Elordi, 28, added humorously: “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,” quipped Elordi. “She’s just like an elite actor.” This playful remark highlights the closeness between the two actors on and off set.
The Film Set Dynamics: A Lurking Heathcliff
Robbie recalled how Elordi’s presence was almost as constant as that of her character’s lover, Heathcliff. “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,” she said, addressing Fennell. The director responded with a laugh: “Actually had to ask him to leave.” By the third day of filming, Robbie noted that “I found myself starting to look around to see where he was.” When Elordi wasn’t nearby, she felt lost and unnerved, like a child without their blanket.
The Spirit of Wuthering Heights on the Moors
Both actors reminisced about the unique atmosphere they experienced filming in the English countryside. “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 have for the last 200 years. You can almost imagine that the spirit of this love that Brontë created is floating around there.”
The cast also played Kate Bush’s song “Wuthering Heights” on the moors to get in the right emotional state, creating a powerful and immersive experience for everyone involved.
Behind-the-Scenes: The Making of “Wuthering Heights”
“Wuthering Heights,” co-produced by Robbie’s LuckyChap Entertainment, also stars Shazad Latif, Hong Chau, Alison Oliver, Charlotte Mellington, and Owen Cooper. The film is set to release in theaters on February 13th.
Robbie and Elordi have established a close bond during the production of this intense love story, mirroring the passionate relationship between their characters. Their co-dependency on set not only speaks to the chemistry they share but also highlights the emotional depth required for such a demanding role in a classic novel adaptation.
With its stunning landscapes and compelling performances, “Wuthering Heights” promises to bring Emily Brontë’s iconic tale to new audiences, making it an eagerly anticipated addition to this year’s film lineup.
“We have a mutual obsession,” agreed Elordi. “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 film’s release on February 13th will surely bring the intense emotions and dramatic plot of Emily Brontë’s novel back into the limelight, offering viewers a new perspective on this enduring love story.
