'Miller's Girl' Set to Hit Theaters: A Controversial Drama-Thriller Exploring Power Imbalances

Jenna Ortega's Performance Praised by Director Jade Halley Bartlett in Film Initially Conceived as a Play

Jenna Ortega stars in the new drama-thriller 'Miller's Girl', directed by Jade Halley Bartlett, which is set to hit theaters this weekend.
The film centers on Cairo Sweet, a talented young writer played by Ortega, who becomes an eager protégé to novelist-turned-teacher Jonathan Miller, played by Martin Freeman.
The film, which was initially conceived as a play, explores the blurred lines of their relationship and the consequences of their intertwined lives.
Director Jade Halley Bartlett describes the film as a 'romantic horror' and praises Ortega's performance, saying she brought 'extraordinary humanity' to a complex character.
The film has been described as controversial due to its exploration of power imbalances and sexual politics.