Holby City's Guy Henry has stepped down from his role as Henrik Hanssen to join the cast of Peter Gynt at the National Theatre.
Last night's episode of Holby City saw career-focused Hanssen opt to put his job aside in order to leave with his grandson Oskar, after Sara returned to collect him.
Having formed a close bond with Oskar over the last few months, Hanssen decided to put his family first for the time being and left the hospital behind.
But don't worry, because a source confirmed to Digital Spy that Guy will be back walking the hospital corridors sometime next year.
The series shoots four months in advance and, with the play concluding in October, this means he probably won't be back on screens until next year but should be back on set before Christmas.
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Originally written by Henrik Ibsen in 1876, Peter Gynt is "reinvented as a riotous adventure for the 21st century".
The synopsis adds: "Peter Gynt is searching for something: himself. Travelling from the mountains of Scotland to the pool-sides of Florida, he'll meet talking hyenas, two-headed trolls and even an Egyptian Sphinx. But his ultimate transformation may not be all that he hoped for…"
Other cast members include Philip Cairns, former EastEnders star Tamsin Carroll, Doc Martin's Jonathan Coy and Anya Chalotra.
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Meanwhile, Holby City actress Catherine Russell has revealed when her character Serena Campbell will be back on the ward.
Her last scenes aired back in July, following the death of her on-screen ex-partner Bernie Wolfe.
Holby City airs on BBC One.
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