We really kiss a lot: Margot Robbie on how Wuthering Heights differs from the book
Margot Robbie drew parallels between the intimacy depicted in Emily Bronte's 1847 novel Wuthering Heights and her upcoming film adaptation of the same title. She also opened up on her kissing scenes with Jacob Elordi in the film.
Actor Margot Robbie has revealed her upcoming movie Wuthering Heights is far raunchier than Emily Bronte's original book. The film, also featuring actor Jacob Elordi, is a screen adaptation of the 1847 novel.
While speaking to Jimmy Kimmel on his show about the intimate romance depicted in the Emerald Fennel directorial, Robbie said, "We really kiss a lot. We kiss everywhere."
She further opened up about the sex scenes in the film as opposed to the minimal intimacy in the novel. The actor added, "They never even really kiss (in the book)."
Speaking to PEOPLE at the film’s Los Angeles premiere on January 28, Robbie opened up about filming the intimate scenes. The 35-year-old, highlighted, "No different to all the other scenes that we do. The movie kind of demands a lot of all of us."
"My character essentially cries in every single scene, but no, it was a joy. I loved playing a character who kind of swings from one wild emotion to the other in an instant," she added.
Earlier, in a December 2025 interview with British Vogue, the Wuthering Heights actor emphasised, "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."
Apart from Robbie and Elordi, Wuthering Heights also features Hong Chau, Martin Clunes, and Owen Cooper in pivotal characters. Robbie has co-produced the film, alongside Fennell and Josey McNamara.
This latest version adds to the numerous adaptations of Wuthering Heights, with previous versions including William Wyler’s 1939 film and Andrea Arnold’s 2011 adaptation. Fennell's take hopes to offer something new by combining the classic romantic tragedy with contemporary cinematic flair.
Wuthering Heights is set for a theatrical release on February 13, 2026.