The controversy surrounding the age gap between Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman has resurfaced, eliciting shock from fans over a “disturbing” scene video in the film “Miller’s Girl” given their age gap
When the trailer for Jade Bartlett’s romance-drama dropped in December, audiences expressed discomfort with the premise, wherein Ortega’s character, Cairo Sweet, a gifted writing student, engages in a complex relationship with her teacher, Jonathan Miller (played by Freeman).
What is the age gap difference between Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman as the Miller’s Girl scene video goes viral on Twitter/X
🚨MILLER’S GIRL SPOILER🚨 this scene is f-ing crazy 🔥😩🥵#jennaortega #MillersGirl pic.twitter.com/oqwarLw3V2
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In real life, Ortega is 21, while her character is 18, mirroring Freeman’s reported age of 52, similar to his character’s age. The disparity in ages left some feeling uneasy, labeling it “creepy” due to the significant age difference.
As “Miller’s Girl” hits theaters, discussions persist, particularly focusing on a scene deemed “disturbing.”
Audience Express Discomfort
Warning: Spoilers ahead! Viewers have taken to social media to express shock over a steamy scene between Ortega and Freeman, which is revealed to be a fantasy written by Sweet in the movie.
The scene unfolds as Miller reads an erotic short story penned by Sweet. In his imagination, viewers witness a sequence starting with the characters kissing, followed by Miller directing Sweet to read from a book as he positions her over a bed, touching her body.
Fans Reaction
Concurrently, the scene depicts Miller masturbating to the story. The portrayal has sparked outcry, with one viewer expressing, “I did not need to see Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman getting intimate on my feed.”
Another viewer remarked, “This Jenna Ortega/Martin Freeman film is profoundly unsettling! So, so, so gross,” with additional commentary describing the scene as “crazy” and “ughh,” and the film as a whole as discomforting.
Despite generating buzz with this controversial scene and boasting two esteemed actors, “Miller’s Girl” has received mixed reviews, earning respective ratings of 45% and 32% on Rotten Tomatoes from audiences and critics alike.
The Jenna Ortega scene that's got everyone talking. pic.twitter.com/pxpuD140HR
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Nevertheless, for those intrigued by the debate, “Miller’s Girl” is currently playing in cinemas as the movie made its debut in US theaters through Lionsgate on January 26, 2024.
The film features Martin Freeman portraying Jonathan Miller, Jenna Ortega as Cairo Sweet, Gideon Adlon as Winnie, Bashir Salahuddin as Boris Fillmore, Dagmara Domińczyk as Beatrice, and Christine Adams as Joyce Manor.
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