The 21-year-old Jenna Ortega stars as an 18-year-old college student in the controversial new film Miller’s Girl opposite the 52-year-old Martin Freeman, who plays her teacher. Despite the age difference of 31 years old between the two actors, the film delves into a complex and inappropriate relationship that develops between the two characters during a job. However, the public did not like this and the production tried to explain that everything was done as it should be.
Ortega’s fans are shocked
Jenna Ortega’s fans expressed their discomfort with the age gap and love scenes between the two actresses and were quick to express their feelings on social media.
One wrote: “I feel awkward”. Another wrote: “I think I’m finally going to stop watching these age gap movies. They’re all disgusting and I’m sick of them. Not even Jenna Ortega or Martin Freeman could save this movie for me.”
The scene in question
However, others defended the film, recognizing the talent of the actors and the serious nature of the film.
Miller’s Girl, written and directed by Jade Halley Bartlett, explores themes of ambition, leadership and the blurred boundaries between professional and personal relationships. It has sparked debate about age dynamics in on-screen relationships and the portrayal of intimacy in film.
What did the coordinator of the disputed scenes say?
Coordination of the love scenes in Miller’s Girl was overseen by Kristina Arjona (intimacy coordinator), who ensured that Ortega’s boundaries were respected throughout filming, with constant consent a priority, especially given the significant age difference between the actors .
The Intimacy Coordinator is a role that has been added to global productions in recent years and highlights the importance of ensuring the comfort and safety of actors when filming sensitive and intimate scenes in film and television productions.
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