You'll Recognize the 'My Oxford Year' Cast From 'Purple Hearts,' 'Queen Charlotte,' and More
School is back in session. Netflix's new movie, My Oxford Year, is out today and follows a young woman named Anna (played by Sofia Carson), who moves to London for a yearlong poetry course. While she intends to focus on her studies, she meets a dashing TA named Jamie (Corey Mylchreest), and their budding romance begins to take hold. The film is based on Julia Whelan's 2018 bestselling novel of the same name. It's directed by Iain Morris (The Inbetweeners) and written by Allison Burnett (Ask Me Anything) and Melissa Osborne (My Fault: London).
When the script landed on Carson's desk, 'I felt like I was reading a classic,' she told ELLE. 'Like I was reading a timeless love story that also felt so fresh, and so modern, and so real, and so true for this generation of viewers. I was really excited to be able to bring it to life. But I knew it was a big responsibility because Anna and Jamie's love story is so profound, and so beautiful, and so sweeping.'
Ahead, get to know the main cast of this swoon-worthy romance.
Sofia Carson (Purple Hearts, Carry-On) plays the lead character, Anna De La Vega, who was born and raised in Queens, New York. She ventures off to Oxford University for a year-long poetry program where she meets Jamie Davenport (Corey Mylchreest), her TA, and sparks begin to fly. Carson also serves as an executive producer for the film.
Corey Mylchreest (Queen Charlotte) plays Anna's TA. They bond over a shared love of poetry and the arts, and their relationship soon extends beyond the classroom.
Dougray Scott (My Week With Marilyn, Hitman) plays William Davenport, Jamie's dad. William and Jamie have a complex relationship, as the two have vastly different perspectives on life.
Catherine McCormack (Temple, Lights Out) stars as Antonia Davenport, Jamie's mom. She differs from William's stern parenting and prefers a much more lighthearted and easygoing approach.
Harry Trevaldwyn (How to Train Your Dragon, The King) plays Charlie Butler, Anna's roommate at Oxford and one of her new best friends.
Esmé Kingdom (Fallen) plays Maggie Timbs, the third member of Anna and Charlie's friend group trio at Oxford.
Poppy Gilbertas (The Catch, Chloe) plays Cecelia Knowles, Jamie's close friend. She and Anna butt heads in the beginning.
Nikhil Parmar (We Live in Time, Gran Turismo) plays Tom Sethi, another student at Oxford.
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