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]
Robertson said that he hoped his casting would make television producers more inclined to hire autistic actors. He added that "I’m hoping my character on Holby will inspire parents of kids that have autism or Asperger’s that their kids can make it as well."[1]
Robertson's mother Kathy Lette said that securing the role helped her son's confidence and added that it showed those who had bullied Robertson because of his autism that they were wrong.[1]
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 c d McPhee, Rod (31 March 2016). "Kathy Lette: My autistic son beat the school bullies and now he's on Holby City". Daily Mirror. (Reach plc). Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ 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 1 March 2019.
{{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