Honey Wright
Honey Wright | |
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Casualty character | |
Noel Garcia (father) |
Honey Wright is a fictional character from the
The character's arrival contrasts the sombre mood of the funeral of regular character
Casting
On 19 May 2014, it was announced that actress
Development
Characterisation and introduction
The character is billed as a tea lady with "big hair and a big personality".
Honey is introduced in the
Writers created a secret for Honey upon her introduction,
Relationship with Ethan Hardy
Producers romantically paired Honey with registrar Ethan Hardy (George Rainsford). Healey performed a screen test with Rainsford during her casting and he tried to make the experience "relaxed" for her.[10] The actors' chemistry was noticed by producers, who then plotted the romance following Honey's introduction.[10] Honey and Ethan have different personalities and do not share many traits, but develop a strong bond.[5] Healey called the pair "total opposites" and said that they "really fancy each other".[3] She described their relationship as "natural", but was unsure about their suitability as a couple.[5] Rainsford explained that Honey views Ethan as "a gentleman who will treat her properly",[11] and Healey noted that "there's something about [Ethan which] Honey's drawn to".[5] Rainsford added that Honey likes Ethan's good nature and their different personalities.[11] The actor observed that Ethan is attracted to Honey and likes how open she is about her feelings.[11] Healey believed that Ethan likes Honey's vulnerability.[5] Rainsford told Elaine Reilly of What's on TV that Ethan and Honey have not been in relationships with people like each other.[11]
Ethan goes to a strip club with his friends, but is surprised to see Honey working as a pole dancer. Healey thought that this exposed a "sexy, dark side" to Honey, which was different from her usual persona.[5] Honey quickly tries to cover herself up in front of Ethan, but when they speak, she pretends to enjoy the work. Healey explained that Honey is only doing the job because "she needs the money".[5] The scenes were filmed during a hot summer day in the basement of a strip club. Rainsford called the day of filming "surreal".[11] Healey felt "mortified" when she learnt she had to pole dance for the scenes, but soon grew comfortable and enjoyed filming the scenes. Despite this, she admitted that "it might have been nicer not to be swinging around a pole half-naked!"[5]
Honey tells Ethan how she feels about him and they nearly share a kiss, but are interrupted by Noel.[11] Following this, Honey is eager to continue the romance while Ethan is apprehensive.[12] Rainsford explained that Ethan is attracted to Honey, but his "shyness and fear of failure" prevent him progressing the relationship further.[11] Registrar Lily Chao (Crystal Yu) notices the developing romance between Honey and Ethan and offers Honey advice with the intention of preventing a relationship. Yu found Lily's response to the romance "interesting" and explained that she does not know to deal with love. She commented, "Time will tell if she's jealous, supportive or even knows how she feels!"[12] Lily makes snide comments about Honey to Ethan, which he dislikes. Rainsford did not believe that his character would suit a love triangle.[11]
Departure and return
Ethan uses Valentine's Day as an opportunity to tell Honey about his feelings, but struggles due to his self-doubts. As Ethan prepares to tell Honey, she takes a phone call and learns that her grandmother requires immediate care. Rainsford said that Honey makes the "difficult decision" to leave Holby.
Reception
Healey received a positive response to the character from the audience and confessed that she had not received any negative comments.[5] Rainsford stated that he received messages supporting Honey and Ethan's relationship as well as messages wondering if the relationship was preventing a relationship between Ethan and Lily Chao.[11] Marland (What's on TV) called Honey a "bonkers barista".[4] His colleague, Reilly, dubbed her the "chirpy tea lady".[5] Holly Wade, writing for the Radio Times, billed Honey as "the happy-go-lucky tea lady of the show", adding that she is "fun and bubbly with a big personality".[18] Ellis (Inside Soap) described her as "bubbly" and thought that Honey did not "pick the best day to make her ED debut".[3]
References
- ^ BBC Media Centre. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g Ellis, Sarah (11–17 October 2014). "'Keep an eye on Honey and Ethan!'". Inside Soap. No. 40. p. 34.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Marland, Sean (9 October 2014). "Chelsee Healey: 'Casualty staff don't take to Honey initially'". What's on TV. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Reilly, Elaine (27 November 2014). "Casualty's Chelsee Healey: 'I was mortified having to pole dance – at first!'". What's on TV. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ Emma Goodwin (writer), Steve Hughes (director), Caroline Brittain (producer) (11 October 2014). "The Last Call". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
- Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ Reilly, Elaine (6 December 2014). "Honey's secret is revealed!". What's on TV. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ Reilly, Elaine (3 January 2014). "Zoe's heartbreak!". What's on TV. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ a b Reilly, Elaine (7 May 2020). "Casualty legend George Rainsford on all of Ethan's loves and losses!". What's on TV. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Reilly, Elaine (11 February 2015). "Casualty's George Rainsford: 'Ethan couldn't cope with a love triangle!'". What's on TV. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ a b Reilly, Elaine (29 January 2015). "Casualty's Crystal Yu: 'Time will tell if Lily's jealous of Honey'". What's on TV. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ Sally Abbott (writer), Michael Owen Morris (director), Gert Thomas (producer) (14 February 2015). "Sweetie". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Bourne, Dianne (5 February 2015). "Chelsee Healey urges us all to get dancing for Comic Relief Danceathon in March". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ Julie Dixon (writer), Steve Hughes (director), Sue Howells (producer) (25 July 2015). "The Next Step". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ a b "Honey's heartbreak". Inside Soap. No. 37. 19–25 September 2015. p. 26.
- ^ Kelly Jones (writer), Claire Winyard (director), Sue Howells (producer) (19 September 2015). "Cradle to Grave". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Wade, Holly (8 August 2015). "Meet the cast of Casualty". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 February 2021.