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Since it was announced that a racy new version of Wuthering Heights was being made, it was inevitable that fans would be focused on the chemistry between its two stars.
But it comes as a surprise to some that one of the most iconic love stories in literature formed the basis for one of Hollywood's most long-lasting couples, over a decade before Emerald Fennell began working on her gothic remake.
The famous novel by Emily Bronte was previously adapted for back in 2009, and starred as the rugged Heathcliff, and as Catherine.
Like Emerald's take, this steamy version raised eyebrows on set thanks to Tom and Charlotte's sizzling chemistry, and the pair's relationship has since spilled off-screen.
The couple married in 2014 and now have two children together, a son, 10, and daughter, seven, while the actor is also father to son Louis, 17, from his relationship with ex-girlfriend Rachael Speed.
Reflecting on the TV adaptation, director Coky Giedroyc shared she had to keep interrupting scenes due to Tom and Charlotte's 'steamy' chemistry.
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Years before Emerald Fennell began working on a new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, it formed the basis for another epic love story, between Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley (pictured)
After meeting while filming the ITV adaptation in 2009, Tom and Charlotte married in 2014, and they have two children together (pictured in 2017)
She told The Sunday Times Culture Magazine: 'The chemistry was amazing. It got very steamy, to the extent that I had to keep yelling, "Cut!"'
She shared that Tom was her first choice to play Heathcliff when she began working on the adaptation of Wuthering Heights, and noted that The Dark Knight Rises star didn't shy away from going full method with the role.
'He sent me a little film of him ripping it off and stamping on it, then putting it on his head. It looked ridiculous, but I got his point: "Can we not be too uptight?"' she revealed.
The new version of Wuthering Heights will see Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star as the tragic lovers Heathcliff and Catherine, and it's set to hit cinemas on February 13, just in time for Valentine's Day.
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During the film's press tour, the stars haven't shied away from showing off their chemistry on the red carpet.
In fact, it has led to some complaints from fans that the duo have taken inspiration from 's 'PR playbook,' after she put on a similarly cosy display with co-star in 2023 to promote their film Anyone But You.
Jacob himself recently raised eyebrows during a press interview when he declared the pair had a 'mutual obsession' while filming.
Speaking to Fandango, with Margot sitting nearby, he said he made sure he was never more than 10 metres away from the Barbie actress on set.
Reflecting on the TV adaptation, director Coky Giedroyc shared she had to keep interrupting scenes due to Tom and Charlotte's 'steamy' chemistry (pictured in 2016)
This new version of Wuthering Heights will see Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star as the tragic lovers Heathcliff and Catherine
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During the film's press tour, the stars haven't shied away from showing off their chemistry on the red carpet and during TV appearances
'My character essentially cries in every single scene, but no, it was a joy. I loved playing a character who kind of swings from one wild emotion to the other in an instant.'
