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Lionsgate Miller’s girl When the film was released in theaters earlier this year, it sparked major controversy for its sex scenes between an 18-year-old female character and an older teacher. Well, actors Martin Freeman responds to the backlash the film received due to its eroticism and his age difference with his co-star Jenna Ortega.
When talking to The times In a recent interview, Martin, 52, described his and Jenna’s film as “mature and nuanced.”
“It’s not, ‘Isn’t this great?'” he said, referring to the plot. The English actor called the backlash “a disgrace” and further asked: “Are we going to try?” Liam Neeson for appearing in a film about the Holocaust?” Martin was referring to the 1993 film Schindlers List.
According to the summary of Miller’s girl, Jenna’s 18-year-old student character Cairo, “embarks on a creative odyssey when their teacher assigns them a project that entangles them both in an increasingly complex web. As boundaries blur and their lives intertwine, professor and protégé must confront their darkest selves while trying to maintain their individual sense of purpose and the things they care about most.”
Although the Wednesday The 21-year-old series star has not openly discussed her erotic scenes with Martin, who spoke to the film’s intimacy coordinator Kristina Arjona Daily Mail shortly after the film’s premiere.
“Many, many people have been involved throughout this process [Jenna] “To make sure it was consistent with what she was comfortable with and she was very determined and very sure about what she wanted to do,” Kristina explained to the outlet in February, adding that the cast members “were also the ones that day.” have an option.” to change their mind if they don’t want to do any of the elements we discussed.”
The coordinator acknowledged that “part of it [her] Job is supportive [Jenna’s] Decisions” and also pointed out, with an age difference as shown in Miller’s girl, Kristina’s goal was to make sure both actors felt comfortable.
“I adapt to the comfort level of my actors, especially in a production like this where there is a big age difference between the actors,” noted Kristina. “’I am very aware of both of my talents and ensure that we are constantly checking in and that at no point are their limits exceeded. And again, make sure, especially with someone significantly younger, that they provide ongoing consent.”