Martin Freeman reacts to cancellation for sex scenes with Jenna Ortega, 31 years his junior

Martin Freeman spoke about the cancellation suffered when starring Miller’s Girlan erotic thriller, alongsideJenna Ortega. In the film, the character of the actress Wandinha is an 18-year-old student who starts an affair with her teacher, played by Freeman.

The actor is 31 years older than OrtegaTherefore, internet users and viewers criticized the cast. In an interview with The Times of London, Freeman stated that the feature film is “adult and nuanced”. He further argued that what is portrayed in the film is not necessarily a way of endorsing the behavior of its characters.

For Martin“it’s a shame” that narratives on difficult topics are pruned by public opinion.

In an interview with DailyMail (via Variety), the intimacy coordinator Kristina Arjona reported that Ortega was assisted throughout the recording process: “There were many, many people involved in this process, working with Ortega to make sure it was consistent with what she was comfortable with, and she was very determined and very clear about what she wanted to do.”

“I’m hyper-aware of my talent and making sure that we’re consistently checking in to see if, at any point, we’re overstepping their boundaries. And, again, making sure that — especially with those who are significantly younger — they’re giving consistent consent.”