Even though it premiered on Netflix back in May, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story still has us obsessed. And how could it not? India Amarteifio and Corey Mylchreest’s chemistry as King George and Queen Charlotte had us instantly hooked.
We caught up with India and Corey at Tudum: A Global Fan Event in São Paulo, Brazil last week to chat about their dreamy connection as scene partners, connecting to their characters and most importantly— their best pick-up lines.
You two really bring out the best in each other on-screen. What is something that you appreciate that the other brings to the table?
Corey: Do you know what India does really well? I was thinking about this the other day. This is something that I need to work on— you are incredibly open. In a scene, India is incredibly present. It's like everything is possible.
Sometimes I can get bogged down by– this is turning into an acting masterclass, not that I could give a masterclass! What am I talking about?– I think I can get bogged down into something that I've researched or wanted to do. I'm almost shackled by my preparation, whereas India is actually incredibly free, and that’s something that I could work on.
There are a lot of themes in Queen Charlotte that audiences definitely can resonate with. Did you also personally relate to the show— especially as young artists finding yourself in the world?
Corey: There are so many things. We didn't really make it specific— but mental health is, at least hinted at, which is incredibly important. I think in terms of representation. I'll definitely pass the baton to India to talk more about it.
But I mean, even George gives such a brilliant example of how to use your privilege with the Danbury Ball— in terms of representation, in terms of being an incredible ally. There's lessons and there's pain and I think throughout the story, the main focus is about feeling seen.
We’re obsessed with the romance on the show. If you could choose one line that we see on the show that actually works as a modern pick-up line today, what would it be?
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India: “I'm very good with buttons”. I read that in the script. I was like, shut up!
Corey: You know what, with that line, I was like, “No, George isn't a playboy, he wouldn't say something like that”.
So I did loads of takes. I gave it as an option of like, ‘Oh, don't worry, you've definitely done the right thing. And I'm very good with buttons.’ But of course, they chose the one they did. I don't think that Georgia is much of a pick-up man. I guess, “Are you in need of assistance of some kind?”. That's kind of simple! It's basic, it tees up something else.
What’s the one line you couldn't say with a straight face at all during filming?
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.