Paul Nicholls has reportedly quit ITV drama Law & Order: UK.
The former EastEnders actor will leave the show midway through its upcoming seventh series as Junior Detective Sergeant Samuel 'Sam' Casey, according to
The Sun.
Nicholls's character will depart in a dramatic storyline in the drama's sixth episode when the show returns later this year.
"There are no plans for him to return," an insider said.
A spokesman for Law & Order: UK confirmed that the actor would leave the production in the spring.
"Due to other work commitments, Paul Nicholls was only ever available to film the first six episodes of Law & Order: UK series seven," the spokesman explained.
Nicholls joined Law & Order: UK soon after being axed from the BBC's Waterloo Road due to alleged "erratic behaviour".
Law & Order: UK was renewed for a seventh series by ITV back in August.
