Midsomer Murders actress Kirsty Dillon has emerged as one of the bookmakers' top picks to replace Daniel Casey as DS Gavin Troy in the upcoming stage adaptation of the beloved ITV drama.

Daniel, who initially portrayed DS Gavin Troy alongside John Nettles' Detective Tom Barnaby in the popular ITV series, is set to take on the role of DCI Tom Barnaby in a new theatrical version of The Killings at Badger's Drift.

While an official announcement regarding his sidekick's casting remains pending, bookmakers have begun sharing their predictions, with Kirsty Dillon prominently among the frontrunners for the detective role.

Such a casting decision would mark a thrilling development for Midsomer Murders enthusiasts, as Kirsty would become the franchise's first female lead detective.

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