The novel One Day by David Nicholls, which was previously made into a movie in 2011 starring Anne Hathaway, is currently being adapted for a Netflix series. Amika Mob, the breakthrough star of This Is Going to Hurt, is currently starring in the production. Everything you require to know about One Day season 1 on Netflix is being tracked by us.
The writing team is helmed by BAFTA-winning Nicole Taylor (Wild Rose, Three Girls), and includes Bijan Sheibani (Doctor Who), Anna Jordan (Killing Eve, Succession), and Vinay Patel (Morning Song). One Day is a Drama Republic collaboration between Focus Features and Universal International Studios.
What is the story of One Day?
The One Day series, based on David Nicholls’ 2009 novel of the same name, follows Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew as they meet up on the same day every year since they first met at university in 1988 and see how they grow and change, move together and away, experience joy and grief.
Here’s a more extensive summary of the plot:
Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley have just met in 1988. They both understand that the next day, after college graduation, they must part ways. They can’t stop thinking about each other after only one day together. Dex and Em begin to lead separate lives as the years pass, lives that are drastically different from the individuals they had hoped to become. But, unable to let go of that particular something that snatched them that first night, the two form an exceptional friendship. Over the course of 20 years, pictures of that connection have been shown on the same day each year—July 15th. Squabbles and disagreements, hopes and missed opportunities, laughter and sorrow await Dex and Em. And when the actual importance of this one pivotal day becomes clear, they must confront the nature of love and life itself.
The book was already turned into a feature film starring Anne Hathaway in 2011. It was released by Universal Pictures and grossed $59 million at the box office on a $15 million budget. It remains to be seen whether the new Netflix series will incorporate ideas from the film. Here’s the trailer for the film, which will be available on Netflix in 12 countries, including Canada, on December 27th, 2021.
Who is in the cast of One Day?
At the time of writing, three cast members have been announced for One Day: Ambika Mod, who was most recently seen in the British drama series This Is Going to Hurt as Shruti, which was recognised as her breakout performance, will play Emma Morley.
Leo Woodall, another rookie, has been cast as Dexter Mayhew. Woodall has already appeared on Netflix in the 2021 crime drama Cherry. In addition, he appeared in the HBO Original comedy series The White Lotus.
Sylvie has been cast as Eleanor Tomlinson. Tomlinson previously appeared in a Netflix film as Hayley in the wedding comedy Love Wedding Repeat. She is well recognised for her portrayal of Demelza Poldark in the iconic British historical drama Poldark.
When will One Day be available on Netflix?
Filming is now underway, having begun on July 4th, however it is uncertain when it will conclude.
Netflix hasn’t set a release date for One Day, but we can probably anticipate it to arrive around 2023. If we were to be speculative, we’d say July 15, 2023, because that’s when our key characters meet each year in the novel. No number of episodes has been disclosed, but we may assume an average of 8 or 10.
