Leo Woodall, the protagonist of One Day, is our next crush

The "white boy of the month" phenomenon isn't an exact science. Public affection fluctuates, selecting actors and showbiz figures almost randomly, propelling them to the top and then - if necessary - casting them down. We've seen it with Timothée Chalamet, Andrew Garfield, all the male leads of Bridgerton, Austin Butler, Chris Evans, Jeremy Allen White, Paul Mescal, and so on. Now - after a brief Oscar interlude featuring Charles Melton (May December) and newcomer Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers) - it seems to be Leo Woodall's turn. What do we know about him?

Who is Leo Woodall? Origins and Career

Born in West London on September 14, 1996, Leo is a Virgo. He comes from a family of actors: his parents met at drama school. Interestingly, his childhood dream was to become an athlete. He decided to follow in his parents' footsteps after watching Peaky Blinders. In his resume, you can find Cherry, a film by the Russo brothers, and the series Vampire Academy. He gained international recognition with the second season of The White Lotus, acclaimed by both critics and audiences, playing the role of Jack. In 2023, he was also featured in Citadel, on Prime Video. However, his breakthrough came just now, in the lead role in One Day.

One Day, the Netflix Phenomenon of the Moment

If the name sounds familiar, you're not mistaken: One Day is a British TV series available for streaming on Netflix since February 8. It's based on the 2009 novel of the same name by David Nicholls, and it comes after the 2011 film adaptation starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, directed by Lorne Scherfig. It tells the story of Emma (played by Ambika Mod) and Dexter (our Woodall), who meet during university and somehow stay in touch for years, in a sort of love story and non-love story that spans 20 years. Will they get together, or will something always come between them, preventing them from fully living their love? Amid comparisons with the beloved film, criticism, and praise, the series is currently in the top ten of the most-viewed products on the streaming platform. In his future, the film A Waiter in Paris, based on the bestseller by Edward Chisholm.

Why Leo Woodall?

Leo Woodall is blond and English, with blue-green eyes, a bright smile, and doesn't post much on social media, using Instagram mainly for work-related things, including interviews, backstage, and photoshoots. How can we not like him? He was invited to the Fall-Winter 24-25 show by Giorgio Armani held in Milan in January, he rows, and unfortunately, he seems to be in a relationship. Rumors about his love life have been swirling since the beginning of 2022. Some claim that it was during this period that he started dating his co-star from The White Lotus, Meghann Fahy. The two deny, dodge, and skillfully avoid questions. However, in November 2023, they were photographed in situations that were not exactly open to interpretation. Still, there's been no confirmation. Is there hope?