Who was Justin Eely? The story behind One Day’s mystery dedication
The final episode is in memory of him
Lydia Spencer-ElliottThe new adaptation of One Day has just dropped on Netflix and the story of Emma and Dexter’s winding romantic entanglement across decades has once again got us all in a chokehold. Leo Woodall has never looked sexier and the luxe filming locations will have you booking flights to Greece from your sofa.
One Day is an adaptation of the book by David Nicholls and, set from 1988 to 2007, follows Dexter and Emma who meet on their last night of uni. It shows them on the same day, the 15th July, every year for nearly two decades. And in Netflix’s final episode the show dedicates the last instalment to Justin Eely, so here’s everything you need to know about who he is:
Ok so, who is Justin Eely and why is the last episode of One Day dedicated to him?
Credit: Netflix
Justin Eely was a finishing editor who worked on One Day and previously had been involved in loads of other shows we all love like Sherlock, Killing Eve and The Crown. He’d been working in the TV and film industry for more than two decades (according to his IMDb) and had credits on more than 100 different productions.
Finishing direction basically means Justin would have had the responsibility of making edits to final parts of a series before it’s released – a huge role, which could change the vibe of a well-loved show completely. His former employer, Celebration Studios, has said he was someone who “anyone would want on their team” and loved “the process of collaborating with the many creative people who visit his edit suite during the finishing phase of their shows.”
It hasn’t been publicised how Justin passed away. However, from his social media profiles, he appears to have died within the last six months. Justin left behind an eight-year-old daughter and a partner.
One Day is available to watch on Netflix now. For more like these One Day filming locations and all the latest Netflix news, drops and memes like The Holy Church of Netflix on Facebook.
Related stories recommended by this writer:
• From Edinburgh Uni to Greece: All of the stunning real-life filming locations of One Day
• Right, here’s how Zac Efron got so jacked for his role in The Iron Claw
• This ‘woman in a boat’ riddle is going viral on TikTok for scrambling everyone’s heads
Featured image credit via Netflix
Ellie Ring
It’s official: These are the most dangerous Russell Group student areas you can live in
Emily SmithNot a great day to be a Cardiff student
The Tab is hiring a new Staff Writer at its HQ – here’s how to apply
The TabApplications close Sunday 26th May
The competition is really heating up, so when does Race Across The World series four end?
Phoebe KowhaiI would be happy only watching this show for the rest of time
Tori and Jack reveal shocking reason why they still haven’t said ‘I love you’ after MAFS
The two have been together for over six months
Book deals and becoming millionaires: The major career moves from the MAFS Australia cast
Hayley SoenThey really are cashing in on their fame
Harrison Brocklehurst
‘I feel a bit used’: What to expect from real-life Martha’s interview with Piers Morgan
She said she chose Piers Morgan’s show ‘because he’s the best of them all’
The shockingly low amount ‘real life Martha’ will be paid for her Baby Reindeer interview
It’s less than you’d expect
Since it might be on the rocks, here’s a timeline of Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey’s friendship
‘I’m so lucky to know you and be your friend’
Suing Netflix to Piers Morgan’s show: Everything real Martha has said after Baby Reindeer
She’s determined to ‘set the record straight’
Everyone remain calm, Lucinda from MAFS Australia 2024 is touring the UK in August!
We can all meet the queen herself in person
You have 20/20 vision if you can spot the bee in this irritating brainteaser in 26 seconds
Summer is here, and so are the flowery puzzles
Netflix claims it took ‘every precaution possible’ to hide real life Baby Reindeer identities
Netflix had to balance protecting identities with ‘authenticity’
A look inside the Instagrams of the Race Across the World series four cast
Believe it or not, they all do actually have a life outside of the show
The ages of the Race Across the World series four cast, from youngest to oldest
Leah WhitingThis year’s cast has proven that age really is just a number
The setup for Fallout series two gives the TV show a huge game canon issue to tackle
This might be a problem they never had in the first series
A diss track-by-track breakdown of the increasingly personal Drake and Kendrick beef
Nine diss tracks this year alone? Enough!
Say farewell to the cast of Young Sheldon with these 17 vibey behind the scenes pictures
I can’t handle the wholesomeness
Richard Gadd confesses he still struggles with ‘toxic empathy’ towards Baby Reindeer stalker
‘I never saw someone who was a villain’