Corey Mylchreest attends the Los Angeles premiere for Netflix’s My Oxford Year at Netflix Tudum Theater in July, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: AFP
He played King George in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story – and says he’d like to play ‘someone that’s not nice’ in the future
When Sofia Carson began the casting process for Netflix’s new romcom My Oxford Year, she knew exactly who should play Jamie Davenport. The executive producer and lead actress had a clear vision for the charming character – and it was Corey Mylchreest. “Chemistry is a really real thing – and sometimes it exists, sometimes it doesn’t,” Carson told Harper’s Bazaar. “Corey and I always had it, so it was really easy to melt into this love story together.”
Corey Mylchreest plays Jamie Davenport in the new Netflix romcom My Oxford Year, which premiered on August 1. Photo: @coreymylchreest/Instagram
Set at Oxford University, My Oxford Year, adapted from Julia Whelan’s novel of the same name, follows the romance between Jamie, a professor with a devastating secret, and Anna, an American student played by Carson. Their connection – rooted in poetry and vulnerability – steers both of their lives onto unexpected paths.
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Born in Leytonstone, London, 27-year-old Mylchreest is no stranger to stealing hearts. He previously captured international attention as a young King George in Queen Charlotte: ABridgerton Story and has many upcoming projects on the horizon.
Here’s everything you need to know about the British actor captivating audiences worldwide.
My Oxford Year is his first major film
The role of Jamie is Corey Mylchreest’s first in a major movie. Photo: @coreymylchreest/Instagram
Mylchreest’s portrayal of the complex Jamie is all the more remarkable considering My Oxford Year marks his first major movie role. Reflecting on the experience, Mylchreest told Tudum by Netflix that the filming process was just as transformative as the movie itself.
“Some of the most meaningful things in your life are momentary. Making the film, for example, was two months of my life, and I loved it,” he shared. “I met so many beautiful people, and I got to say some lovely, funny and sad words. I got to visit amazing places. That was only two months of my life.”
Fans who are eager to see more of Mylchreest are in luck – he is set to star in the upcoming political TV thriller Hostage and an indie film titled The Julia Set.
His background is in theatre
Corey Mylchreest studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and has a background in theatre. Photo: @coreymylchreest/Instagram
