Clunes shares the screen with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in the production. According to Daily Express - Showbiz, Clunes described being championed by director Emerald Fennell as great. He also noted that the film's emotional potency, focusing on hearts rather than action, speaks to people. The exact release date or distribution plan for the 2026 Wuthering Heights adaptation remains unknown, and it is unclear how fans or critics reacted to Clunes' portrayal of Mr Earnshaw.
Clunes previously starred in the sitcom Men Behaving Badly, which aired from 1992 to 1998 over six seasons. He and co-star Neil Morrissey remain firm friends and keep in close contact. Morrissey regularly helps Clunes and his wife on their farm and at the Buckham Fair charity event, though the specific charities that benefit from Buckham Fair are not detailed. Clunes has swiftly dismissed the idea of a Men Behaving Badly revival with Morrissey, and there are no known concrete plans for other projects reuniting them.
In his career, Clunes played the titular character in Doc Martin for over 18 years across 10 seasons. He has firmly dismissed the notion of returning to the series, declaring it comprehensively done, but the specific reasons beyond this statement are not provided. According to Daily Express - Showbiz, Clunes described his friendship with Morrissey as one of the key in his life, noting they catch up often and he keeps Morrissey close to ensure help at the fair.