One of the most beloved romance books of all time has returned to the screen. Netflix's miniseries adaptation of David Nicholls' 2009 novel One Day (previously turned into a film starring Anne Hathaway in 2011 ) tells the decades-long love story of Emma Morley (Ambika Mod) and Dexter Mayhew (The White Lotus standout Leo Woodall) over 14 episodes. This new serialized version gives the original book's plot plenty of time to breathe, taking viewers through the ups and downs of the will-they-won't-they drama. One Day taps a cast of rising actors to bring this romance to life, and Mod is stellar as Emma, an aspiring writer struggling to find her place in an apathetic world.
The 29-year-old actress, comedian, and writer is still relatively unknown, despite having an excellent breakout turn in the 2022 miniseries This Is Going to Hurt. As shown in One Day, Mod's a natural star who is sure to reach impressive heights in her acting career. Read on to learn more about the actor, including why she almost turned down the role in One Day.
