Margot Robbie, renowned for her role in Barbie and her global stardom, revealed a surprisingly relatable aspect of her personal life involving her affinity for romantasy books. While promoting Emerald Fennell’s new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel Wuthering Heights, Robbie spoke candidly about how these romantic fantasy novels have formed a “toxic relationship” with her late at night, keeping her awake despite knowing she should rest.
Robbie’s comments came during an interview with CBR’s Grae Drake as she promoted the film, which offers a fresh take on one of the enduring novels of English literature. The actress explained how this genre, a blend of romance and fantasy commonly known as romantasy, has a unique appeal, especially to millennials who grew up with young adult fantasy series like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games, but with more mature themes involving romance and sexuality.
Speaking about her habit, Robbie said,
“I feel like I read a lot of romantasy, and sometimes when it’s, like, 3 am and I’m still reading it, I’m like, ‘I love it so much, but I need to sleep. I can’t put it down, but I love it.’”
?Margot Robbie
She further confessed,
“And I’m like, I know it’s kind of bad for me. Now I think we have a toxic relationship, but I can’t be rid of it.”
?Margot Robbie
New “Wuthering Heights” Film Brings Fresh Perspective with Star Power
The new version of Wuthering Heights, which officially uses quotation marks in its title to indicate a reinterpretation, stars Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw alongside Jacob Elordi, known from the series Euphoria, who plays Heathcliff. This adaptation is directed by Emmerald Fennell, who previously made a mark with films like Promising Young Woman and Saltburn.
Robbie and Fennell have a history of collaboration since Robbie was a producer on Fennell’s debut film. Additionally, Fennell appeared briefly in Barbie, while Elordi featured prominently in Saltburn, reflecting an ongoing professional relationship among the team behind this new project.
Robbie also praised Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming film *Frankenstein*, which led to Elordi’s first Oscar nomination for his role as the Creature. She remarked,
“Guillermo actually showed me a somewhat earlier cut, and I was blown away. For me, I loved it.”
?Margot Robbie
She added,
“There’s a real resurgence of the Gothic right now. It’s so fun. And I can see why, because it’s really emotional storytelling with (an) aesthetic in lockstep, and really utilizing people’s craft and skills on a big scale. That is so exciting.”
?Margot Robbie
Box Office Success Signals Strong Interest in “Wuthering Heights”
Since its debut in theaters on February 13, Wuthering Heights has performed impressively, opening with $83 million worldwide—$38 million from the U.S. and $45 million globally. Produced with a budget of $80 million plus an additional $100 million spent on prints and advertising, the film has passed its initial production costs, though it still requires more than $200 million to become profitable.
Despite this, its early box office numbers indicate positive reception and audience interest, suggesting a promising road ahead for this Gothic reimagining.
Main Cast of “Wuthering Heights” and Their Roles
The film stars Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw, the passionate and complex female lead. Jacob Elordi plays Heathcliff, whose intense relationship with Catherine forms the heart of the story.
