Margot Robbie just provided audiences with an idea of how light and playful the filming of the much-hyped version of Emerald Fennell of Emily Brontae Wuthering Heights would be once it is released on February 13, 2026. Although the gothic novel is a genre with a darker theme of obsession, vengeance, and dark romance, the anecdote shared by Robbie brought out another side of working on the movie that was much more whimsical and human.
In her interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Robbie depicted a funny experience with her co-star Jacob Elordi. The scene in question involved Elordi character having to pick up Robbie, physically that is, but as she told with a laugh it frequently went further than the script required. So many times in the movie he simply picks me up or places me on a tree or picks me up with one hand. I have to say, it’s really nice. It makes one think that, Oh, I am light like a feather. I am a small midget,’” Robbie told, and her eyes were shining with amusement.
The audience laughed at the story that Robbie was telling, and Jimmy Kimmel could not help but contribute to the joke. He put in his own tale, and said jokingly, Can I tell thee something? I have had a man go picking me up like that. Kimmel answered, smiling, when Robbie inquired how it made him feel, that he thought he was not joking. Shaquille O Neal picked me up like I was a baby. I had simply felt like a little boy. The banter did not only point out the chemistry between Robbie and her interviewer, but also provided a laugh at what in the movie itself was a heavy and brooding mood.
The back-story of the playful behind-the-scenes highlights something that is frequently ignored about the process of making a movie. Although Wuthering Heights covers emotional stormy grounds and gothic drama, life on the set can be full of jokes and friendship. The considerations of Robbie demonstrate the way of using physical humor and spontaneous action to create a less tense atmosphere and enabling actors to make their acting more real and subtle. You constantly read how brutal a set is, but these little, human details matter a lot. They make you remember that notwithstanding all the darkness and drama, there is space to laugh and have fun, Robbie has told Kimmel.
The adaptation of Brontes classic written by Emerald Fennell has raised many concerns not only due to its origin but also due to how it will recount the story to the current readers. Robbie and Elordi, who have already become renowned because of their on-screen magic in the past projects, have been applauded to have brought a natural free flow of energy to their roles. What was disclosed through Robbie about their interactions on set indicates that there is a relaxed interaction between them that probably translates into a captivating screen presence.
The passage when Robbie tells about Elordi picking her up and placing her in a tree is not just a funny story. It brings out the physical aspect of performing in a movie that focuses on the emotional intensity and romantic conflict. Actors have to trust each other and be playful to engage in such stunts, and it will greatly contribute to the realism of the final scenes. It is not only about the dramatic scenes on the screen; it is about establishing a rapport with your co-star that would enable you to move around, easily and natural during those scenes, Robbie commented.
Both actors have been thrilled by the fact that their chemistry is put in place in a story as emotionally charged as Wuthering Heights. Although the story of the novel is saturated with the love and revenge topics, the laughter and carefree interaction of the actors on the stage offer the insight into the human aspect of the storytelling. This oppositeness between heavy-handed plots and real human relations in the process of shooting gives the film an off-page element.
The fact that Robbie is ready to share the backstage experience also shows her candidness as an actor. She has often talked of the pleasures and frustrations of playing complicated roles, and she is able to be open with audiences to show not only the slick acts but the process behind them. Such personal revelations give the viewers a better setting to the story, and thus the ultimate unveiling of the movie gets even more interesting.
Another topic that Robbie focused on in her set experience was collaborating and trusting in the filmmaking process. Lifts or complex choreography require great coordination and respect of each other, as these physical scenes are very physical. Her comic memory concerning the power and the elasticity of Elordi provides an emphasis on how a favorable atmosphere may lead to the better realization of the overall performance. It is a reminder that, although cinematic storytelling is usually concerned with the final product, the creative process with its unpredictable moments and laughs, as well as with human interaction, is also a vital part.
The adaptation of Wuthering Heights, by Emerald Fennell, is likely to provide viewers with a new perspective on a well-known tale, a gothic drama with modern sensibility. The hype that surrounds the film is not only based on the star cast but also the revelations such as that of Robbie who gives us a glimpse of the fun and improvisation of the cameras. These kinds of stories enhance the experience of watching the movie, as they allow a closer insight into the process of work, effort and personality which actors dedicate to their roles.
With the release date coming up and Robbie telling his story, the anecdote still rings with the fans, giving them a chance to see the lighter sides to the height of the story. It is also a tender reminder of the human aspect of film making, the friendship, jokes, and little things that enable the magic of movies. Though viewers are anticipating the drama and romance of Wuthering Heights, when they read stories such as these the viewers are assured that the actors themselves are also enjoying the ride and the finished product is all the more engaging.
