Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest’s latest romantic drama, ‘My Oxford Year’, explores love, ambition, and grief against the backdrop of academia. Directed with quiet emotional intensity, the film is based on Julia Whelan’s bestselling novel. In an exclusive interaction with India Today, the duo spoke about the possibilities of exploring Bollywood.
‘My Oxford Year’ features Carson as Anna, a driven American Rhodes scholar, and Mylchreest as Jamie, a witty and emotionally complex British man she falls for. While talking to us, Carson made it clear that Bollywood holds a strong appeal for her.
“To be in a Bollywood film? Yes, I would be so honoured. That would be so cool,” she said. “I’m such a fan of Bollywood and that entire world,” she added.
The actor, who is also a singer, said she’d love to explore the music and dance-heavy storytelling the Indian industry is known for. “I can sing, and Corey can dance as well,” she added, teasingly referencing him performing ‘Yellow’ in the movie.
“Bollywood is waiting for us,” she exclaimed.
Meanwhile, the onscreen chemistry between the leads in the show has been widely praised, however, the actors were quick to deflect credit jokingly.
“We actually quite dislike each other. That’s why it’s the best work as actors till date,” Mylchreest said, tongue firmly in cheek. “We’re actually green-screened in together in the same room,”
Carson, laughing, added, “We actually cannot be in the same room.”
‘My Oxford Year’ leans into emotional storytelling through restrained performances and a poetic love language between the characters. When asked about their personal love languages off-screen, both actors reflected thoughtfully.
“For me, physical touch is a big one. Also, quality time and maybe acts of service—doing things for the person you care about,” Carson shared.
Mylchreest, in contrast, said with mock seriousness: “Just gifts. Three times. Gift, gift, gifts. Give me gifts, and I will give you gifts.”
The film is currently streaming on Netflix and marks the two stars sharing screen space for the first time together.
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