MADRID, Spain.- The renowned Cuban actor Yadier Fernandez returns to the international screen as part of the cast of the romantic comedy My Oxford YearThis new production, directed by streaming giant Netflix, will be directed by Iain Morris and is shaping up to be a standout project in the career of the Havana-born actor. The announcement It was made by Fernández himself and Cubactores.
The information was initially released by the specialized portal Deadline, who also provided details about the film.
My Oxford Year It is inspired by the novel of the same name by Julia Whelan and has been adapted from an original script by Allison Burnett (Autumn in New York). The story follows Anna, a young American girl with high aspirations who transfers to Oxford University to fulfill a childhood dream. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a charming and intellectually fascinating local, triggering a radical change in the destinies of both.
Although the start date of filming has not yet been revealed, it is known that Yadier Fernández will share scenes with actors such as Dougray Scott (Crime), Catherine McCormack (Braveheart), Harry Trevaldwyn (How to Train Your Dragon), Esmé Kingdom (Fallen), Nikhil Parmar (Grand Touring), Poppy Gilbert (Stay Close)Romina Cocca (The Penguin Lessons), Nia Anisah (Magpie Murders) and Hugh Coles (Baby Reindeer).
Already in 2023 Fernández had a role, albeit a small one, in the film The Motherwhere he shared the stage with Jennifer Lopez and which also premiered on Netflix.
Beyond acting, Fernandez and his wife, Cuban actress Claudia Alvarezwho have been living in Madrid for years, decided to focus part of their time on their personal development, looking for new tools that allow them to stay active and diversify their professional options. While Álvarez studies Marketing, Fernández has found in Programming a field that he is passionate about.
Last year both were on the billboard of the Lara Theatre from Madrid with the work Jacuzzi, by Cuban playwright Yunior García.
During the first decade of the 2000s, Yadier Fernández established himself as one of the most popular faces of Cuban television and cinema, with outstanding performances in series such as Green coconut and Novenaas well as in soap operas such as Oh, Havana! and Dust in the wind. His return to Netflix with My Oxford Year opens a new chapter in his career, reaffirming his projection in the international arena.
