Colin Farrell says one of the driving factors in working with Margot Robbie on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey was her team spirit. During a joint appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Farrell said he had heard for years from people who had worked with Robbie that she is not only a gifted actress but also kind, fun and 'one of the team.' 'Which is always a turn-on for me. ... Straight up!' he said, underscoring the ease he found on set as the two navigate the film’s blend of romance and whimsy.
Farrell described the experience of filming alongside Robbie as 'really easy,' a sentiment that echoed Robbie’s own reflections on their on-set dynamic. The two stars have repeatedly praised each other in recent interviews, highlighting the organic chemistry they found during production and the collaborative spirit that helped drive the movie’s mood and tone.
Margot Robbie has herself spoken warmly about Farrell, telling Extra that she had long heard positive things about him. 'I also have always heard things about Colin. Everyone talks about what a great guy he is — obviously I know he’s talented and all that...' She added that a close circle of friends who worked on productions with him have reinforced the perception of his kindness and professionalism. Robbie recalled a friend describing Farrell as 'the most divine human being on the planet,' a sentiment she echoed as she prepared for the film’s release.
Robbie also described what drew her to A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, calling the project 'magical' and noting that the script kept surprising her. 'It felt really original and magical and romantic,' she told Extra. 'I would obviously love to do a love story with Colin Farrell'—a remark that also teased the film’s evolving dynamic from charming meet-cute at a wedding to a road-trip romance with emotional depth.
Farrell, speaking earlier with Variety, amplified the sense of a strong on-set connection. He said he’d heard 'the most extraordinary things about [Margot] through the years from the people that have worked with you both in front of and behind the camera.' He added that colleagues described her as a 'mensch'—'the loveliest person, she’s fun'—and that working with her was 'a joy every day' because she is 'so smart' and 'so brilliant' while remaining kind and approachable.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey will be released this Friday, September 19, and it marks Robbie’s first project since 2023’s Barbie, a film she produced through her LuckyChap label. Barbie dominated domestic box office at $636.2 million and worldwide with $1.445 billion, a benchmark Robbie has spoken of as part of the momentum surrounding her return to screens in a new romantic fantasy.
The movie’s premise blends contemporary romance with a sense of adventure: a wedding-meet-cute that gradually unfurls into a road-trip narrative, punctuated by moments of intimacy and emotion. Robbie has described the project as original and magical in tone, a quality she hoped to capture in this film’s love story. Her enthusiasm for potentially continuing the pairing with Farrell remains a talking point among fans and interviewers alike.
In the meantime, Robbie’s schedule reflects a busy period ahead. She is poised to promote her next major project, the Emerald Fennell adaptation of Wuthering Heights, which hits cinemas in February. The collaboration with Fennell signals Robbie’s continued interest in bold, character-driven storytelling beyond the lighthearted romantic premise of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.
The collaboration between Farrell and Robbie has drawn attention for its apparent warmth and mutual admiration, with both stars highlighting the ease and enjoyment of making the film. As A Big Bold Beautiful Journey departs for theatres this week, industry observers will be watching to see how their on-screen chemistry translates into audience appeal and how the film, described as a magical and surprising love story, performs at the box office.