Summary
- “Miller’s Girl” is a genre mashup that combines dark humor, thrills, and coming-of-age drama with an impressive cast.
- The plot focuses on the relationship between Jonathan Miller and Cairo Sweet, which takes a dangerous turn when she submits an inappropriate assignment.
- The movie demands a talented cast to explore the complex themes it tackles and make full use of its relatively few characters.
Warning: Contains potential SPOILERS for Miller’s Girl.
A complicated blend of dark humor, thrills, and coming-of-age drama, the Seth Rogen-produced Miller’s Girl utilizes an impressive cast to pull off its ambitious genre mashup. Alongside Wednesday‘s Jenna Ortega, the movie also stars Martin Freeman – best known for his leading role in the Hobbit franchise – alongside the likes of Bashar Salahuddin and Dagmara Dominczyk. Despite featuring relatively few characters, Miller’s Girl makes full use of its cast’s talents to deliver on its twisted central premise, intimately exploring delicate issues.
The main Miller’s Girl plot focuses on the relationship between Freeman’s Jonathan Miller and Ortega’s Cairo Sweet. Miller is a disaffected novelist and teacher who enters a dangerous relationship with his student when she submits an inappropriate assignment. Playing with classic coming-of-age tropes, the movie oscillates between black comedy and genuine thrills as Miller and Sweet’s dynamic begins to change. Considering the complexity of its themes, Miller’s Girl demands a talented main and supporting cast.
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Martin Freeman
Jonathan Miller
Actor: A veteran of both film and TV, British-born Martin Freeman is no stranger to delivering dark thrills on screen. He won acclaim for his performance as the slippery Lester Nygard in the debut season of Fox’s Fargo, being nominated for a 2014 Golden Globe Award in the process. However, while his Fargo role highlights his ability to play more malevolent characters, Freeman is best known for his heroic roles. Parts like Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit trilogy and John Watson in the celebrated BBC series Sherlock have made him synonymous with an affable on-screen persona. Depending on its success, Miller’s Girl may change that.
Notable movies and TV shows: The Hobbit trilogy (2012-14), Sherlock (2010-17), The Office (2001-03), Fargo (2014), Black Panther (2018), Love Actually (2003)
Character: A morose erotic novelist, Jonathan Miller feels stuck in a dead-end teaching job having failed to write anything substantial for years. This leads him to strike up a friendship with his much younger student Cairo Sweet, which takes a dangerous turn as the story develops.
Jenna Ortega
Cairo Sweet
Actor: One of the most in-demand actors working today, 21-year-old Jenna Ortega has established herself among Hollywood’s brightest young stars. Starting her career as a child actor with cameos in the likes of Iron Man 3 and Insidious Chapter 2, Ortega has since graduated to more senior roles, becoming a leading presence in several major franchises. She won plaudits for her portrayal of Wednesday Addams in Tim Burton’s Addams Family prequel Wednesday, and was similarly praised for her performance as Tara Carpenter in the Scream series. She is also slated to play a leading role in the upcoming sequel Beetlejuice 2 in another Burton collaboration.
Notable movies and TV shows: Wednesday (2022-), Scream (2022), Scream VI (2023), X (2022), You (2018), Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (2022-22), Jane the Virgin (2014-19).
Character: A star student in Miller’s class, Cairo Sweet is intelligent, “precocious” (via Collider), and eager to get as close to her teacher as possible. As Miller’s Girl progresses, it’s this instinct that threatens to consume not just the two main players, but anyone in their orbit.
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Bashar Salahuddin
Boris Filmore
Actor: A talented writer as well as actor, Salahuddin has worked behind the scenes on productions such as Late Night with Jimmy Fallon before establishing himself in front of the camera. However, since focusing on acting over writing, the Chicago-born star has gone from strength to strength. In addition to Miller’s Girl, Salahuddin has appeared in hits like Top Gun: Maverick as Hondo Coleman, A Simple Favor as Detective Summervile, and Cyrano as Le Bret. He has also featured in a number of major TV projects, with recurring roles in the likes of GLOW, South Side, and Sherman’s Showcase.
Notable movies and TV shows: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009-2012), Top Gun: Maverick (2022), A Simple Favor (2018), GLOW (2017-19), Sherman’s Showcase (2019-).
Character: A moderating influence on his friend Miller, Boris Filmore is the school’s sports coach. He also acts as the protagonist’s main counsel, advising him about the dangers of his relationship with Cairo. However, it soon becomes clear that Filmore himself is more than just an innocent bystander.
Dagmara Domińczyk
Beatrice Miller
Actor: Despite being best known for her TV roles, 47-year-old Dagmara Domińczyk is no stranger to the big screen. In addition to her performance in Miller’s Girl, Domińczyk’s impressive collection of movie roles includes Ann Beaulieu in Priscilla, Callie in The Lost Daughter, and Mercedès Herrera in The Count of Monte Cristo. Following minor TV parts in hit shows like The Good Wife and Boardwalk Empire, Polish-born Domińczyk secured what is probably the most recognizable role of her career to date as PR guru Karolina Novotney in the acclaimed comedy-drama Succession.
Notable movies and TV shows: Succession (2018-2023), Priscilla (2023), The Lost Daughter (2021), The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), Running With Scissors (2006), Higher Ground (2011).
Character: As Jonathan’s wife, Beatrice’s relationship with her husband is a key factor in shaping the wider Miller’s Girl narrative. A fellow writer, Beatrice is currently in a much more creatively fruitful spell – a source of tension between the couple. Increasingly, as the story develops, tensions between the pair begin to boil over.
Gideon Adlon
Winnie
Actor: 26-year-old Gideon Adlon has already had a varied career encompassing many aspects of the entertainment industry. Beginning her acting career in 2011, Adlon has been featured in major movie releases like Blockers and The Mustang. The Los Angeles-born star is also known for her TV roles, which include The Society, Pacific Rim: The Black, and Battle Kitty, as well as her videogame voiceover work – featuring on the likes of The Walking Dead: The Final Season and Spider-Man 2.
Notable movies and TV shows: Blockers (2018), The Mustang (2019), The Society (2019), Pacific Rim: The Black (2021-22)
Character: As Cairo’s best friend, Winnie is a major background influence on her actions. Often rebellious, she encourages Cairo to push boundaries – directly leading to the events that set the Miller’s Girl story in motion.
Miller’s Girl Supporting Cast & Characters
Christine Adams as Joyce Manor – British-born Adams is a veteran of both film and TV, with over 60 acting credits to her name. Her most recognizable roles include Marsha in the TV thriller HiJack, and the leading part of Lynn Stewart in Black Lightning.
Augustine Hargreave as Elliot – Despite a comparatively limited acting career, Augustine Hargreave actually appeared alongside Jenna Ortega in a 2017 episode of Jane the Virgin. Beyond Miller’s Girl, he has also featured in indie drama Ring of Silence in 2019.
Miller’s Girl
- Release Date
- January 26, 2024
- Director
- Jade Bartlett
- Cast
- Martin Freeman , Jenna Ortega , Gideon Adlon , Bashir Salahuddin , Dagmara Dominczyk , Christine Adams
- Runtime
- 93 Minutes
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