Midsomer Murders detective addresses return to beloved role 20 years after exit
Midsomer Murders alum Daniel Casey, famed for his role as original sidekick Sergeant Gavin Troy, hasn't ruled out making an epic return to the popular ITV series.
Serving alongside DCI Tom Barnaby, portrayed by John Nettles from 1997 to 2003, Daniel departed when his character climbed the ranks to Detective Inspector and was subsequently transferred.
John Nettles departed the series in 2011, passing the baton to Neil Dudgeon as John Barnaby. Yet, with the 25th series in production, Daniel spoke in an exclusive chat with RadioTimes.com about the prospect of reigniting his role.
"It really hadn't occurred to me, but I would be open to everything, really, and the show is so well loved still," he teased.
He fondly recalled his spectacular appearance at a key moment in the show: "I returned once when Cully got married, and that was great.
"I loved my entrance. Coming flying off the road and crashing into the trees and walking out of the wreckage to see John standing there was just brilliant."
Ever optimistic, he hinted, "So yeah, never say never, that would be a lovely idea, wouldn't it?" reports the Express.
He also praised the current lead investigator, stating, "Neil Dudgeon is such a lovely fella and does such a beautiful job."
Intriguingly, earlier this year, buzz swelled with news that Daniel would revisit the world of Midsomer Murders as DCI Tom Barnaby during a special UK stage tour titled Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift.
"I never expected to revisit the world of Midsomer, with its weird and wonderful characters and all their dark, twisted secrets," he previously said about the role, according to the Daily Mirror.
"So to be asked to play the iconic role of Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby in this new stage adaptation of The Killings at Badger's Drift was a real surprise. Workshopping the play, you realise the characters have an inherent theatricality, which is perfect to bring to the stage."
He further added: "It has brought back some wonderful memories of such a happy time in my career playing Sergeant Troy and the fantastic time I had working with the amazing John Nettles and to be stepping into his shoes as Barnaby is both a little daunting and incredibly exciting."
Midsomer Murders is available to watch on ITVX.
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