‘Saving Hope’, starring Daniel Gillies as orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joel Goran starts the new year with a new season. The first episode of the third season aired on January 2nd. Just before that HuffPost Canada TV caught up with Daniel to talk about what’s to come.
HuffPost Canada TV: Has Joel become a better doctor since joining the staff of Hope Zion Hospital?
Daniel Gillies: I know he’s certainly becoming a more experienced lover. The problem with procedural stuff is typically when one of the protagonists, in the case of “Saving Hope,” a surgeon, has to demonstrate a proficiency and prowess as a doctor. Unfortunately, everyone else has to take a second position. It’s weird. At times, Joel can be Mozart and then at other times, he has problems with these very rudimentary things and it’s an education. That being said, I’d certainly say he’s grown as a physical practitioner.Joel and Alex (Erica Durance) really clicked on a recent road trip. Were you happy they didn’t simply end up in bed together?
I definitely was. It’s been a bit of a yo-yo relationship. There’s this real desire to have them get together. There’s almost a schizophrenia in their relationship. Sometimes they’re adorable and other times they’re driving each other insane. I’m happy we didn’t sprint into anything irrevocable.Joel and Charlie (Michael Shanks) team-up during the crisis at hand. How does Joel view Charlie?
Regardless of his feelings towards Charlie, Joel’s respect for him is undeniable. Joel knows Charlie is a great surgeon. Outside of any personal conflict, Joel definitely respects Charlie’s abilities.
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