The Emmy-winning actor Martin Freeman’s controversial comments are resurfacing with the release of the trailer of his upcoming film Miller’s Girl. The 52-year-old actor, who is popular for starring in The Hobbit trilogy, is also known for a series of offensive statements, ranging from inappropriate comments to homophobic remarks. As concerns grow over the disturbing theme of his upcoming film with Jenna Ortega, people are now raising their voices against both the movie and the controversial history of its leading star.
The Unsettling Theme of Martin Freeman And Jenna Ortega’s Upcoming Film
Written and directed by Jade Bartlett, Miller’s Girl features Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega as Cairo Sweet and Jonathan Miller, a teacher and student duo who develop a complex relationship after a creative writing assignment. The film is set to release in January 2024, following its world premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
However, people do not seem too eager about the movie, especially due to its unsettling theme and the past controversial statements made by Freeman. During a 2013 interview with Danish TV, the actor joked about date-r*ping an elf. He said, via Yahoo
“I’ve got a ladder. It’s fine. And I’ve got drugs. I could just make them — you know. Slip them something in their goblet. Some will get offended by that now. Cause they’ll call it r*pe or whatever. But, um, you know. For me, it’s a helping hand.”
It did not sit well with people and many called him out for making such a spiteful statement. His controversial statements are now resurfacing once again amidst the release of the trailer of Miller’s Girl, which features him alongside 21-year-old actress Jenna Ortega.
People Speak Out Against Miller’s Girl
Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega’s upcoming film Miller’s Girl has caused many to raise questions not only about the film itself but also about its cast. Sharing their thoughts on the movie’s trailer, a Twitter user called it the Wednesday star’s “worst work” and questioned why the two respected actors would agree to do a film that states “a dangerous narrative about female victims.”
not only does this look like jenna ortega’s worst work but i don’t understand why either two respected actors would take a script where a teenager seduces an authoritative older man then attempts to ruin his life as if it doesn’t feed a dangerous narrative about female victims https://t.co/6vBKaEF25g
— kristen (not crystal) yellowjackets shish-kabob 🍡 (@lordesbbqribs) December 13, 2023
My head starting hurting watching this trailer. As someone who was groomed by a male teacher at 13 this is so stupid. Besides the story being terrible, it’s horribly edited like a Lifetime teaser. They didn’t need to do this 🥴😭
— markingbird🌻 (@SafeySpace) December 14, 2023
Should’ve left these plot in pretty little liars, this isn’t a plot we should be popularising when the reality is women aren’t believed even though 99% of r*p* cases are true, it’s gross to put out a movie like this
— Charlotte :^) (@charlottexiann) December 14, 2023
I have never liked shows/movies/books where there’s a relationship involving a student and a teacher. So it’s an absolute pass for me.
— Ya girl Kat 🌸 (@bbygirlkattt) December 13, 2023
He has an interview where he said he thinks it’s fine to give women drugs to have sex with them so I’m not shocked by this at all lmao
— Bipolar Barbie 💗 (@mbabz95) December 13, 2023
maybe she’s trying to break away from her more childish roles and yet finds herself in one where she’s ironically trying too hard to be an adult and it all looks incredibly ridiculous.
— kristen (not crystal) yellowjackets shish-kabob 🍡 (@lordesbbqribs) December 13, 2023
Others discussed how Ortega may have gone too extreme in an attempt to break free from “childish roles.” Many also pointed out Freeman’s past comments about date r*pe, stating that they are not surprised to see him in a movie like Miller’s Girl. People are also raising questions about the student-teacher relationship portrayed in the movie as they also question why some of the acclaimed actors would take on a project like this.
Miller’s Girl is set to be released on January 26, 2024.
