London, Feb. 7 -- Actor Margot Robbie has revealed that she was not always set to play the lead role of Catherine Earnshaw in the upcoming film Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell, according to People.

Robbie, 35, spoke about the casting process during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, alongside her co-star Jacob Elordi, ahead of the film's release on February 13.

"I wasn't always going to be in it. I was thrilled to be the producer, but at some point, we were talking about Cathy, and I decided to throw my hat into the ring," Robbie said, referring to the character of Catherine Earnshaw, according to People.

She added, "I've always wanted to be one of Emerald's actors and fortunately, she felt the same way. It worked ...