Guy Self
| Guy Self | |
|---|---|
| Holby City character | |
 John Michie as Guy Self | |
| First appearance | "Sink or Swim" 26 November 2013 |
| Created by | Oliver Kent |
| Portrayed by | John Michie |
| Spinoff(s) | Casualty |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Consultant Neurosurgeon |
| Spouse | Anya Self |
| Children | Zosia March |
Guy Self is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Holby City played by John Michie. He first appeared in the sixteenth series episode "Sink or Swim", broadcast on 26 November 2013. Guy is a consultant neurosurgeon and was Holby City Hospital's Chief executive officer (CEO) from his first appearance until the seventeenth series episode "Go the Distance". Guy is often in sister show Casualty and is normally mentioned.
Creation and casting
On 12 July 2013, it was announced that actor John Michie had joined the cast of Holby City as new consultant neurosurgeon Guy Self.[1] Of his casting, Michie said "I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining the cast of Holby City and I'm looking forward to taking on a new challenge. My mum was a nurse and always wanted me to be a doctor not an actor so finally half her wish has come true!"[1] Executive producer Oliver Kent commented that Michie would be involved in some "explosive" storylines following his arrival.[1] Michie was initially contracted for a year and he made his first screen appearance as Guy on 26 November 2013.[2]
To help him prepare for the role, Michie met with a surgeon and watched him operate.[3] The actor told a reporter for the BBC that he spent some time observing the consultant's demeanour, which was "friendly and chatty, but with an unspoken authority".[3] Michie tried to bring those aspects of the consultant's personality to his portrayal of Guy.[3] Michie called the medical terms "complex", but said that having medics in his family made learning the terms easier. He also admitted that he was not squeamish and enjoyed the realism achieved by the prosthetics department.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Brown, David (12 July 2013). "Coronation Street star John Michie to join Holby City". Radio Times. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ a b Brown, David (21 November 2013). "John Michie on joining the Holby City cast and how he feels about his Coronation Street exit". Radio Times. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ a b c "Q&A with John Michie (Guy Self)". BBC Online. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
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