Australian actress Margot Robbie revealed the cheeky nickname she and her Wuthering Heights co-star, Jacob Elordi, gave to one of the film’s most intimate scene locations during a recent event in Sydney. The 35-year-old discussed the playful detail while speaking with host Kent “Smallzy” Small at iHeartLive.
In the film, Robbie’s character Catherine Earnshaw engages in a private moment on a rock, observed by Heathcliff, played by Elordi. Though Robbie had previously acknowledged the nickname existed, she had kept it under wraps until now.
The Story Behind the Naughty Name
During the interview, Small pressed Robbie about the censored nickname for the rock used in the film’s racy scene. She initially teased him with a promise to share the name backstage, but eventually laughed and admitted,
“All right, it was w**king rock, okay. It was w**king rock.”
Sitting beside her, Jacob Elordi joined in the laughter, showing his amusement at the irreverent moniker.
Reception and Impact of the Film’s Release
Directed by Emerald Fennell, Wuthering Heights has recently debuted in cinemas, garnering significant attention from film enthusiasts. Set against the rugged Yorkshire moors, the movie explores the tumultuous and passionate relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff, drawing praise for its emotional depth.
Audiences have shared their strong reactions on social media, with many calling it the “movie of the year” and admitting the film moved them to tears. One viewer wrote,
“I did not expect to love the movie. I enjoyed that… I cried my eyes out,”
while another confessed,
“And so what if I sobbed for the last 20 minutes of Wuthering Heights.”
Some fans even revealed that the film inspired them to finally finish reading Emily Brontë’s classic novel.
Director Emerald Fennell on Audience Reactions
Before the film’s release, director Emerald Fennell expressed her hopes that the movie would provoke a strong emotional response. Speaking to Time Out, she said,
“I want lots of snogging [in the cinema]. I think whatever you can get away with – sorry, Cineworld.”
Fennell also anticipated scenes of intense audience reactions, adding,
“There will also be a lot of people having to be carried out because they’re crying so much.”
She emphasized her desire for viewers to have a visceral experience, explaining,
“I really love seeing movies where people have a visceral experience. I think screaming and laughing and crying and gasping, we want a connected experience.”
