In a recent discussion led by Joel Edgerton, Margot Robbie sat down with her co-star Jacob Elordi to talk about her approach to the craft. When the conversation turned to whether she keeps the theatre-going public in mind during production, the Oscar nominee admitted they are her primary focus. However, she made it clear that the opinions of critics are one thing she never loses sleep over.
Robbie, in a video interview with GQ Australia, said, “I consider audience always. I’ve never, ever been on set and thought, ‘What are the critics going to think of this?'”
“I’m like, ‘What’s an audience going to feel right now? What’s their emotional response going to be?’ I believe you should make movies for the people who are going to buy tickets to see the movies. It’s as simple as that,” she added.
While sharing her working experience with Wuthering Heights director Emerald Fennel, the actor concluded, “I love working with Emerald [Fennell] because she always prioritises an emotional experience over a heady idea. She’s very smart. She’s got great ideas, but she’ll let a cool idea fall by the wayside to offer the option that’s going to be most exciting for the audience. I really appreciate that about her.”
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.
Wuthering Heights theatrically released on February 13, 2026.
