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Leo Woodall is among the cast of the newly-released show One Day, which has been met with much praise following its launch on Netflix just a couple of days ago.
The actor, 27, plays Dexter Mayhew in the limited series, which is based on David Nicholls' novel of the same name. He stars alongside Ambika Mod, who plays Emma Morley, with the show following their two characters over 20 years.
The show - which comes following the book's previous film adaptation One Day (2011), which starred Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess - has topped the charts on the streaming platform since its release and has led to positive reviews.
Leo Woodall (right) stars alongside Ambika Mod (left) in Netflix's limited series One Day (Teddy Cavendish/Netflix)Leo is best known for his role as Jack in the second season of HBO's the White Lotus, which aired in 2022. Jack was introduced as the "nephew" of Quentin (played by Tom Hollander) and grew close to Portia (Haley Lu Richardson).
The actor comes from a family of performers and he has spoken about his life previously. He once shared that he was born into a "fairly posh middle-class" family and teased that, with an older brother and sister, he was "a bit spoilt".
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His father Andrew Woodall, 60, is an actor himself and has appeared in films such as Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). His TV credits include shows like Grantchester, Endeavour, the Reckoning and more recently the Couple Next Door.
Leo comes from a family of performers, with his father Andrew Woodall an actor too (Dan Wooller/REX/Shutterstock)
Leo's stepfather Alexander Morton has appeared in shows like Monarch of the Glen in his career (BBC)Leo's mother Jane Morton is said to have gone to drama school but didn't pursue a career in acting. Following her relationship with his father Andrew, she's understood to have married Alexander Morton, 78, who's in the industry.
Leo's stepfather Alexander is best known for his role as Golly Mackenzie in Monarch of the Glen, with him having appeared in the BBC show from 2000 until it concluded in 2005. His other credits include Luther and Casuality.
Leo told the Guardian that he although he has "always" felt a "personal pressure to make it" as an actor, his family have been "wonderful and supportive". He suggested that he wants "approval" but said it's "completely self-inflicted".
Leo is believed to be in a relationship with his former co-star Meghann Fahy, 33, who played Daphne on the second season of the White Lotus. They were seen sharing a kiss in November last year, in photos published by E! News.
Leo is believed to be in a relationship with his former co-star Meghann Fahy (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
The pair, pictured with Theo James, starred alongside each other in the White Lotus (Variety via Getty Images)That same month, the apparent relationship was referenced in an interview that Leo did with Vogue. The actor was asked if he's "a good boyfriend" by the outlet at one point, with him then responding: "You'll have to ask Meghann."
Meghann had previously teased over rumours about their relationship whilst on Watch What Happens Live months earlier. She said: "I don't kiss and tell. Come on, guys." Andy Cohen said: "It would be delicious. We would all love it.”
She replied: "You would? For you, I'll say sure." The audience and her co-star Theo James cheered but she added: "I was kidding. Just because he wanted me to say it so I said it." She went on to describe herself and Leo as "friends".
Leo and Meghann have been spotted together since then, including amid his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week. Meghann appeared to have been supporting her former co-star Leo at the talk show's studio in California.