Why Margot Robbie Punched Alexander Skarsgård in Legend of Tarzan Sex Scene

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In June 2016, Margot Robbie wore head-to-toe Gucci on the carpet at the premiere of her film “The Legend of Tarzan” held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Originally cast as Penelope “Pen” Lanier in the 2015 psychological drama film A Bigger Splash, Margot Robbie dropped out a few weeks before filming began due to scheduling conflicts with The Legend of Tarzan. She was replaced in A Bigger Splash by Dakota Johnson.

Margot Robbie wears her blonde hair down at the premiere of "The Legend of Tarzan"Margot Robbie wears her blonde hair down at the premiere of “The Legend of Tarzan” held on June 27, 2016, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / Nicky Nelson)

The Australian actress was joined by her co-stars Alexander Skarsgård, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, and Djimon Hounsou.

When directing a sex scene in The Legend of Tarzan, director David Yates asked Margot Robbie to punch Alexander Skarsgård.

“They’re doing this love scene together, and I said [to Robbie], ‘Just slap Alex while you’re making love, just kind of give him a punch,’’” Yates told EW.

Margot Robbie as Tarzan's feisty and devoted wife Jane Clayton and Alexander Skarsgård as Tarzan in the 2016 adventure film The Legend of TarzanMargot Robbie as Tarzan’s feisty and devoted wife, Jane Clayton, and Alexander Skarsgård as Tarzan in the 2016 adventure film The Legend of Tarzan (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)

“It was sort of an earthy, sensual moment of her enjoying sex with Alex, and the only bruise he picked up during the entire shoot was probably that punch from Margot. Which says a lot about her feistiness.”

“It was very important that we didn’t want it to feel archaic or dated, where it’s like, tough guy has to save the poor girl,” Skarsgård added. “You have to feel that she’s strong and independent, and when you cast Margot, you’ll definitely get that.”

Christoph Waltz, Alexander Skarsgard, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson and Dijmon Hounsou pose for photos at the premiere of "Tarzan"Christoph Waltz, Alexander Skarsgard, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, and Dijmon Hounsou pose for photos at the premiere of “Tarzan” (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / Nicky Nelson)

Principal photography on the film commenced on June 30, 2014, when Margot Robbie was 23 years old. When the film film premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on June 29, 2016, she was 25 years old.

At the premiere of the film in Hollywood, the then-25-year-old Australian actress sizzled in a black Mandarin-inspired floral-embroidered dress.

Margot Robbie poses for photos on the "Tarzan" carpet in a black Mandarin-inspired Gucci dressMargot Robbie poses for photos on the “Tarzan” carpet in a black Mandarin-inspired Gucci dress (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / Nicky Nelson)

The black dress from Gucci’s Fall 2016 collection featured pink fur cuffs and a sexy slit up to the thigh.

Margot Robbie shows off her legs in a black Mandarin-inspired Gucci dressMargot Robbie shows off her legs in a black Mandarin-inspired Gucci dress (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / Nicky Nelson)

She accessorized with a glittering pink ring and kept her makeup simple to turn all attention toward her intricate dress.

Margot Robbie accessorizes her embroidered Gucci gown with a pink crystal ringMargot Robbie accessorizes her embroidered Gucci gown with a pink crystal ring (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / Nicky Nelson)

The Wolf of Wall Street actress styled her long-sleeve with a pair of sky-high platform heels — also from Gucci’s Spring 2016 collection.

Margot Robbie boosted her height by wearing sky-high Gucci platform pumpsMargot Robbie boosted her height by wearing sky-high Gucci platform pumps (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / Nicky Nelson)

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Margot Robbie's feet in cat-embellished platform Gucci heelsMargot Robbie’s feet in cat-embellished platform Gucci heels (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / Nicky Nelson)

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If you can’t get enough of Margot’s look, here are a few more photos:

Christoph Waltz, Alexander Skarsgard, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson and Dijmon Hounsou pose for photos at the premiere of "Tarzan"Christoph Waltz, Alexander Skarsgard, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, and Dijmon Hounsou pose for photos at the premiere of “Tarzan” (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / Nicky Nelson)

Margot Robbie poses for photos on the "Tarzan" carpet in a black Mandarin-inspired Gucci dressMargot Robbie poses for photos on the “Tarzan” carpet in a black Mandarin-inspired Gucci dress (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / Nicky Nelson)

Margot Robbie shows off the embroidered flowers on her black Mandarin-inspired Gucci dressMargot Robbie shows off the embroidered flowers on her black Mandarin-inspired Gucci dress (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / Nicky Nelson)

Alexander Skarsgard and Margot Robbie pose for photos on the carpet of the premiere of their latest "Tarzan" movieAlexander Skarsgard and Margot Robbie pose for photos on the carpet of the premiere of their latest “Tarzan” movie (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / Nicky Nelson)