My Oxford Year cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the Sofia Carson starrer film?

My Oxford Year boasts a promising cast of actors, including Sofia Carson, Corey Mylchreest, Dougray Scott, Harry Trevaldwyn, Poppy Gilbert, and Catherine McCormack.

This Netflix romantic comedy explores a love story in one of the most distinguished conservatoires in the world, the Oxford University. Anna finally ends up at her dream college, but little did she know that she would discover love in the process as well. Directed by Iain Morris, it was released on the streaming platform on August 1, 2025.

Let us find out more about the cast and the characters that they portray in My Oxford Year.

Who is in the cast of My Oxford Year?

1) Catherine McCormack As Antonia Davenport

Catherine McCormack essays the role of Antonia Davenport, Jamie's mother, and Anna's love interest in the film. She is breezy, calm yet playful.

Apart from McCormack's role in this film, the English actor has been seen in films and series including Braveheart (1995), Dangerous Beauty (1998), Dancing at Lughnasa (1998), Shadow of the Vampire (2000), Spy Game (2001), 28 Weeks Later (2007), Lights Out (2011), Lucan (2013), Sherlock (2016), Temple (2019-2021), The Witcher (2023).

2) Harry Trevaldwyn As Charlie Butler

A still from 'My Oxford Year' | Image via @Youtube/Netflix

Enter Harry Trevaldwyn as Charlie Butler, the sassy and close buddy of Anna at Oxford University. In this warm friendship of the duo, we must beware of his occasional razor-sharp comments!

Apart from Trevaldwyn's role in My Oxford Year, the actor has worked in films and series, including Ten Percent (2022), The Bubble (2022), The Outlaws (2024), and How To Train Your Dragon (2025), to name a few.

3) Poppy Gilbert As Cecelia Knowles

Cecelia Knowles, portrayed by Poppy Gilbert, is someone very close to Jamie. She is his pal, and initially, she did not get along well with Anna.

Gilbert is recognized for her work in Leonardo (2021), Stay Close (2021), Chloe (2022), The Catch (2023), The Chelsea Detective (2024), and many more.

4) Dougray Scott As William Davenport

Veteran actor Dougray Scott embodies the role of Jamie's father, William. The father-son duo faces a distressed relationship with each other, as they both see the world quite differently.

Apart from Scott's work in this film, the BAFTA and Emmy winning actor is distinguished for his work in Ever After (1998), Gregory's Two Girls (1999), Mission Impossible 2 (2000), The Truth About Love (2005), Hitman (2007), Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (2008), Taken 3 (2014), Snatch (2017-2018), Batwoman (2019-2021), Crime (2021-present), to name a few.

5) Corey Mylchreest As Jamie Davenport

The man Anna falls in love with, Jamie, is the professor teaching at the university. They both start on a rough note, but soon they begin to fall in love. Initially assumed to be a philanderer, we later get to explore the sensitivity of his character as we watch the film.

Both a stage and a screen actor, Corey Mylchreest rose to fame in the role of Young George III in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023). He has also worked in The Sandman (2022). He is also starring in the upcoming series, along with Julie Delpy and Suranne Jones, named Hostage.

6) Sofia Carson As Anna De La Vega

And finally, Anna is portrayed by Sofia Carson. She is from New York, who goes all the way to Oxford University, fueled by her dream and passion to study there. However, what she did not expect was to fall in love, that too with her professor.

Apart from Carson's role in this film, the actor is well known for her work in Descendants (2015), Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists (2019), Feel the Beat (2020), Purple Hearts (2022), and The Life List (2025), to name a few.