Sex scene between Martin Freeman, 52, and Jenna Ortega, 21 ...

AN explicit sex scene between Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman in their new film Miller's Girl has sparked outrage due to their 31-year age gap.

In the movie, Wednesday star Jenna, who is 21 in real life, plays 18-year-old student Cairo, while The Office star Martin, who is 52, plays her teacher, Jonathan Miller.

Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega star in Miller’s GirlCredit: AP Viewers have taken issue with some of the more raunchy scenes The Wednesday star previously admitted she was 'taken aback' by the scriptCredit: AP

The pair become embroiled in a complicated and inappropriate relationship after Jenna's character decides to write a sex story during his class.

Viewers are soon treated to raunchy scenes involving the two Hollywood stars, which many viewers have an issue with - due to the difference in ages.

Taking to X - formerly known as Twitter - they fumed in their droves as they branded the movie 'gross'.

One user posted: "MARTIN FREEMAN WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO JENNA ORTEGA"

Another fumed: "I think I am finally done watching these age gap movies. They are all gross, and I am tired of it. No amount of Jenna Ortega or Martin Freeman could save this one for me," fumed another.

A third viewer noted: "I'm uncomfortable." 

Another stated: "When Martin Freeman was in his 40’s Jenna Ortega was 10 years old."

As a fifth user added: "That Jenna Ortega Martin Freeman clip might be the worst thing I’ve ever seen."

Speaking about starring in the film, Jenna previously admitted she was "taken aback" by the "risky" portrayal of a teenager.

She explained: "I remember receiving the script being on set in Montreal and it was just this side email and then I open up to find this horrific and beautiful, this romantic horror. This horrific story romanticized.

"I remember being so taken aback by Cairo because what I have experienced in my career and I think a lot of young girls can say the same.

"I feel like teenage girls are often written in the same bratty, no nonsense manner but Cairo is so intelligent and wise beyond her years that I was excited to be able to explore.

"The topic of the film is a little bit riskier. It is a scary thing to approach but obviously as an artist you want to take risks and explore what it could be."

Film enthusiasts have been left horrified by the huge age-gap between the charactersCredit: Lionsgate The film sees a teacher and student involved in a complicated relationshipCredit: Lionsgate Jenna's character pens an inappropriate sex novel after receiving lessons in creative writingCredit: Lionsgate

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