Corey has said in interviews that he didn’t want to play George as just a “tragic sick man.” Instead, he wanted to show the humor and the vulnerability underneath. Because let’s be honest, the scene where he runs around the palace shouting about “shooting stars” is both heartbreaking and hilarious.
He also had to master that weird, halting speech pattern. It wasn’t just stuttering for effect. Corey worked with a dialect coach to make it feel real—like his brain was working faster than his mouth could handle. It’s exhausting just watching him, and he did it for hours.
And the eyes! Those soulful, watery puppy-dog eyes that make you forget he’s a monarch and just want to give him a hug and a warm blanket. That’s not acting, folks. That’s just Corey being a very expressive human. Or maybe he’s part golden retriever.
The “Sexy Sick King” Problem
Here’s the funny thing: after the show aired, the internet collectively decided that Corey Mylchreest had created a new genre of heartthrob. People started calling him the “sexy sick king.” Which is a weird compliment, but he accepted it with grace. He literally said in an interview, “I’ll take it. It’s better than being the ugly sick king.”
Who Plays Young King George in the Bridgerton Spinoff? - Parade
The chemistry between him and India Amarteifio (who plays young Queen Charlotte) is so electric that it’s a miracle the Netflix servers didn’t catch fire. They had to really trust each other for those intense scenes—the screaming, the crying, the tender moments in the garden. Corey has called India his “scene partner soulmate.”
Also, can we talk about his hair? That luscious, floofy, early-18th-century mane? Corey has joked that he spent more time in hair and makeup than he did filming. The wig alone probably had its own trailer.
Fun fact: He didn’t know how famous the Bridgerton universe was before he auditioned. He was just like, “Oh, a period drama? Cool.” Then he got the role, and his friends started losing their minds. He said his mom was the most excited. Moms always know.
