Jason Haynes
| Jason Haynes | |
|---|---|
| Holby City character | |
| First appearance | "A Partnership, Literally" 9 February 2016 |
| Portrayed by | Jules Robertson |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Family | Serena Campbell (Aunt) Elinor Campbell (cousin) |
Jason Haynes is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Holby City, played by actor Jules Robertson. He first appeared in the series eighteen episode "A Partnership, Literally", broadcast on 9 February 2016. Jason arrives at Holby City hospital to work as a porter after being introduced as the nephew of Consultant Serena Campbell (Catherine Russell).
Casting
Robertson auditioned for the role in 2015 and competed with several actors for the part.[1] The actor, who has autism, said "I was really apprehensive but tinged with pride that I had been given this great opportunity. I was nervous about the challenge and did not know whether I would enjoy it but I was determined to do my best."[2]
Development
Jason was introduced as the nephew of Serena Campbell (Catherine Russell).[3] After Serena learned that her long-lost sister was dead, she emailed Jason asking to meet him and he turned up at Holby during Serena's shift.[3] Jason has Asperger syndrome and Serena tries to understand his condition in the hope that they can build a relationship.[3] Robertson described Jason as "really nice and sensitive with a deadpan sense of humour and a genuine desire to do good".[2] He also said Jason's Asperger's causes him to take things said to him literally, which does cause problems for him and Serena.[2] Robertson added that his character was "more geeky and shy" than himself.[1]
Greta Allinson (Zoe Croft)
References
- ^ a b McPhee, Rod (31 March 2016). "Kathy Lette: My autistic son beat the school bullies and now he's on Holby City". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ a b c "Jules Robertson in BBC's Holby City "Dustin Hoffman was great as the Rain Man, but I can bring a special edge"". Access All Areas. 6 February 2016. Archived from the original on 19 May 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c Tyler, Laura-Jayne (6–12 February 2016). "I can't go to the supermarket in my pyjamas any more!". Inside Soap (5): 44–45.
External links
Category:Holby City characters
Category:Fictional British people
Category:Fictional English people
Category:Fictional characters introduced in 2016