Shock and concern on social networks over what is known about Miller’s Girl, the new film directed by Jade Halley Bartlett and which unites actors Jenna Ortega (21) and Martin Freeman (52) on screen, who play a student and teacher They immerse themselves in an enigmatic game of intellectual seduction that blurs all limits and will make them face all their desires.
There is a sex scene in the film, and it is precisely what has sparked a heated debate on social networks due, mainly, to the “large age difference” between both performers.
Kristina Arjona, coordinator of this specific scene in the film, says that they felt “comfortable” when filming and representing the scene. “There were many, many people throughout this process interacting with [Jenna] to make sure it was consistent with what she was comfortable with. She was very determined and very sure of what she wanted to do,” the intimacy coordinator explained. to The Daily Mail newspaper.
“Part of my job is also to support their decisions. 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,” continues Arjona, who insists that they are constantly checking that “at no time shall any of its limits be exceeded.”
As Arjona explained, prior to filming the film there was talk of the “level of nudity” and “additional limits” that would exist when recording the sequence. Furthermore, she assures that until the very moment of filming, both actors had the option to change their minds.
Martin Freeman spoke about his work with Jenna Ortega in an interview with Collider last August, where he could not help but praise the young actress’ talent.
“She is extremely talented, super intelligent. Very, very wise for her age,” said the Briton, who described the experience as “a real pleasure,” given that the script was initially “uncomfortable” and “brave.”
In the film, Jenna Ortega plays Cairo Sweet, an 18-year-old girl with an exceptional talent for writing who finds herself immersed in an enigmatic game of intellectual seduction when her teacher, Mr. Miller (Freeman), assigns her a project. special. A task that will push them to exceed the limits between the professional and the personal.
As each one’s intentions become confused and their lives become intertwined, the teacher and his student must face their own fears and desires, while trying to preserve their personal goals and what they desire most.
“It’s not a simple story. It’s not white, it’s not black. There are relevant, thought-provoking conversations, right now, in recent years. It’s interesting,” Freeman added.
