Alison Oliver Says Her Hair Caught Fire While Filming an Intimate Scene in Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights

A surprising moment happened on the set of Wuthering Heights, the upcoming film directed by Emerald Fennell. Actress Alison Oliver revealed that she was literally on fire while filming an intimate scene with Jacob Elordi.

Speaking about the incident, Alison Oliver, who plays Isabella Linton, said her hair suddenly caught fire during a scene with Elordi, who stars as Heathcliff. In an interview with Elite Daily, the actress explained that at first, people on set did not realize what was happening. She told the outlet that she said, “I’m on fire,” and moments later it became clear she truly meant it.

The filming was quickly stopped. The screen cut to black, and Elordi acted fast, putting out the fire with his bare hands. The flames were extinguished within seconds, and no serious injuries were reported.

Producer Margot Robbie, who was also on set at the time, admitted the moment was terrifying behind the scenes. She said she was panicking, but praised how quickly the situation was handled. According to Robbie, the unexpected accident ended the mood of the scene right away and turned it into a safety-first moment for everyone involved.

While the incident surprised many on set, Jacob Elordi has previously spoken about how physically demanding filming Wuthering Heights was for him. In another moment during production, the actor revealed that even a simple shower once sent him to the hospital, showing how intense the shoot became.

The atmosphere on set was also shaped by the people involved. Elordi has shared that working with Margot Robbie changed the energy on the Wuthering Heights set, helping the cast handle long and demanding filming days.

Despite the shock, Alison Oliver later shared that the incident broke any tension and made the scene feel like regular work again. Both she and Robbie agreed that filming intimate moments often feels highly planned and technical, similar to filming a fight scene.

The team also made careful choices to keep things comfortable. Intimate scenes were filmed later in the schedule, after the cast had spent time working together. Alison Oliver explained that this helped everyone feel more relaxed and familiar on set.

Some fans wondered if working together again after playing siblings in Saltburn felt awkward. Oliver dismissed that idea, saying she never thought about past roles and only saw Elordi as a friend and co-actor.

The incident has become one of the most talked-about moments from the production. While the film promises passion and drama, the cast says the only real sparks on set were the unexpected flames that quickly turned into a memorable behind-the-scenes story.