Martin Freeman defends controversial movie with Jenna Ortega amid age gap backlash

Martin Freeman is speaking out against critics who have slammed his recent film, ‘Miller’s Girl’, due to the significant age gap between him and co-star Jenna Ortega. The movie, now streaming on Netflix, has faced backlash for its portrayal of a relationship between a high school student and her teacher. Despite the controversy, Freeman stands by the film, calling it ‘grown-up and nuanced’ in a recent interview. While some have compared the backlash to other controversial films, ‘Miller’s Girl’ has struggled to find success at the box office and with critics. Freeman’s defense of the movie sheds light on the challenges faced by filmmakers when tackling sensitive subjects.