Australian actress Margot Robbie has publicly shared the humorous and risqué nickname that she and her Wuthering Heights co-star Jacob Elordi privately used for one of the film's most provocative locations. The 35-year-old star revealed the saucy details during a candid conversation at an iHeartLive event held in Sydney, where she was interviewed by host Kent 'Smallzy' Small.
The Infamous Scene and Its Playful Moniker
In Emerald Fennell's highly anticipated adaptation of the classic novel, Robbie's character Catherine Earnshaw engages in a masturbation scene on a rock while being observed by her love interest Heathcliff, portrayed by Jacob Elordi. Robbie had previously hinted in interviews that the actors had coined a crude name for this specific filming location but had deliberately kept it under wraps until now.
During the live event, Small directly questioned Robbie about the nickname, referencing her earlier comments where it had been censored online. After some playful evasion, Robbie eventually relented and disclosed the term with a laugh, stating, 'All right, it was w**king rock, okay. It was w**king rock.' Elordi, who was seated beside her, joined in the amusement, sharing a giggle over the naughty label they had assigned to the set piece.
Audience Reactions and Critical Reception
The film has recently premiered in cinemas, generating significant buzz among viewers and critics alike. Many fans have taken to social media to express their emotional responses, with some hailing it as the 'movie of the year' and admitting they 'cried their eyes out' during the screening. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, this passionate love story delves into the intense and destructive relationship between Cathy and Heathcliff, resonating deeply with audiences.
One enthusiastic viewer gushed, 'Wuthering Heights, movie of the year,' while another commented, 'I did not expect to love the movie. I enjoyed that... I cried my eyes out.' Additional reactions included praise for the film's emotional impact, with some noting it inspired them to finally read the original novel by Emily Brontë.
Director's Vision for Emotional Engagement
Director Emerald Fennell, 40, had previously expressed her desire for audiences to experience strong visceral reactions to the film. In an interview with Time Out, she stated, 'I want lots of snogging [in the cinema]. I think whatever you can get away with – sorry, Cineworld. There will be some of that, there will also be a lot of people having to be carried out because they're crying so much.' Fennell emphasized her goal of creating a connected cinematic experience, encouraging reactions such as screaming, laughing, crying, and gasping among viewers.
The revelation of the 'w**king rock' nickname adds a lighthearted behind-the-scenes anecdote to the serious and dramatic narrative of the film, showcasing the camaraderie between the lead actors during production. This playful detail contrasts with the film's intense themes, offering fans a glimpse into the more humorous aspects of filming such a charged adaptation.
