Casualty is set to welcome three new regular cast members as the show celebrates its 30th anniversary and approaches its 1,000th episode. Jaye Griffiths, Jason Durr and Lloyd Everitt will join the medical team at Holby City Hospital this spring, bringing fresh storylines and characters to the long-running BBC drama.
Lloyd Everitt will debut on 12 March as paramedic Jez Andrews, a character described as having a 'cheeky banter and lax attitude'. The 27-year-old actor, who has previously appeared in Emmerdale and played Othello at Shakespeare's Globe, will partner with Iain as he steps into the shoes of the departed Dixie.
Jason Durr joins on 30 April as Nurse David Hide, a shy and socially awkward man who works efficiently but quietly. Durr, who admits to a phobia of blood and needles, expressed delight at joining the iconic show in its 30th year.
Jaye Griffiths, known for roles in Doctor Who and Sherlock, returns to Casualty in May as Consultant Elle Gardner, a single mother of three teenagers who initially struggles with ultrasound but quickly wins over the team with her instincts.
Executive Producer Oliver Kent praised the new cast members, stating they will bring 'brilliantly vibrant, bold and gripping stories' to the series. The show continues to air on BBC One on Saturday evenings.
