Warning: This post contains spoilers from My Oxford Year!
Corey Mylchreest and Sofia Carson are captivating audiences in the highly anticipated new Netflix film My Oxford Year, which astonishingly reached the No. 1 spot on the streaming service within just one day of its release globally!
The storyline revolves around Anna (Carson), a determined young American woman who embarks on a journey to Oxford University to realize a lifelong dream. Her meticulously planned life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Jamie (Mylchreest), a charming and intelligent local, whose presence significantly impacts their lives in profound ways.
While the film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Julia Whelan, it diverges from the book with a notably different conclusion.
Corey and Sofia recently shared insights about the film’s alternative ending, shedding light on the creative choices made.
Keep reading to discover more about the film’s journey and its unique ending… SPOILERS AHEAD!
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In the original book, Jamie experiences a turning point after battling pneumonia, which leads him to participate in a medical trial that grants him additional time. The film’s climax captures Anna at his bedside as he passes away, creating a poignant moment.
“It’s better like that,” Corey reflects, as reported by EW. “It’s more powerful. The book is heading in that direction, and it would feel disingenuous for Jamie to articulate profound thoughts while Anna comprehends that philosophy of life [and not end there].”
“The remarkable aspect is that Jamie genuinely believes in these concepts — that ‘forever is composed of nows’ — despite having limited time left,” he elaborated. “What’s truly extraordinary is his ability to embrace these beliefs and engage in meaningful experiences with so little time remaining. If that weren’t the case, it would seem like we’re undermining his convictions.”
Sofia, who also serves as an executive producer for the film, emphasizes that the ending is intentionally left somewhat open to interpretation.
“Even though it’s evident that Anna is alone at the conclusion,” she noted. “We chose to keep it slightly ambiguous because our goal was to conclude the film with a sense of hope and positivity.”
