Overview

• The former DS Gavin Troy will lead a theatrical version of Caroline Graham’s The Killings at Badger’s Drift, the story that launched the ITV series.
• He calls stepping into Nettles’ role daunting yet exciting, pledging a performance that stays close to the original while remaining distinctly his.
• Casey credits Nettles with steady mentorship and a reassuring message during his family bereavements, recalling advice to “be myself” in the part.
• He says years working alongside Nettles taught him the character’s rhythms, noting he “learned at the feet of the master” over seven series.
• He also shared a personal audition story involving his now-wife Ellie, describing their nearly 30-year partnership that began before his first Midsomer role.