Emerald Fennell set up shrines of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in each other’s Wuthering Heights trailers

Fennell built the shrines to encourage Robbie and Elordi to embody the emotional bond between Catherine and Heathcliff

Stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi have shared a quirky behind-the-scenes detail from the set of Wuthering Heights, revealing that each kept a personal shrine to the other during filming, a gesture that reflects both their dedication to the story and the unique rapport they developed while portraying one of literature’s most legendary romances.

Robbie, 35, and Elordi, 28, play Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s highly anticipated adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel. While promoting the film during its press tour, Robbie revealed that the pair’s creative chemistry was bolstered by director Fennell’s unconventional approach to cultivating connection between her leads.

One of those methods, the shrines, complete with pictures, candles and personal touches, amused Robbie and quickly became a topic of conversation among fans and journalists alike.

The idea of shrines was part of a larger effort by Fennell to encourage Robbie and Elordi to embody the intense emotional bond between Catherine and Heathcliff, whose tumultuous relationship forms the heart of the story.

Robbie has spoken openly about how deeply the material affected her, describing moments on set, from stormy scenes to simple preparations, as deeply immersive experiences that drew the two performers closer both professionally and personally.

The pair’s on-screen dynamic has generated considerable buzz, and their connection was visible at the film’s London premiere, where Elordi was photographed shielding Robbie from the rain on the red carpet, echoing the protective passion of their characters’ relationship.

The new Wuthering Heights adaptation, directed by Fennell and featuring original music by Charli XCX, is set to hit theaters in February 2026. Early interviews and promotional moments have focused not only on the film’s Gothic visuals and reinterpretation of Brontë’s timeless tale, but also on the collaborative energy between Robbie and Elordi — from roses in a dressing room to shared insights on the emotional intensity of filming.

Fans and critics are watching closely as the cultural phenomenon builds ahead of the film’s release, intrigued by both the artistry of the adaptation and the palpable connection between its two leads.