The Brokenwood Mysteries
2014
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Neill Rea is a New Zealand actor and casting director, best known for playing the lead role of detective Mike Shepherd in television police procedural The Brokenwood Mysteries.
Neill Rea is a New Zealand-born actor, casting director and director who has worked on various TV shows and movies, such as The Brokenwood Mysteries, The Warrior's Way and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. He graduated from Toi Whakaari drama school and runs his own casting agency, Fly Casting.
Neill Rea as Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd: a detective who decided to settle down in Brokenwood for a more peaceful life. He has many personal secrets, including several marriages, a nephew with Down Syndrome, and a love for country music and his 1971 Holden Kingswood classic car.
- 28 September 2014 –, present
- Prime (2014–2019), Acorn streaming (2021–present)
Neill Rea is a New Zealand-born actor and casting director who has worked on various projects, such as The Brokenwood Mysteries, The Warrior's Way and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. He graduated from Toi Whakaari drama school and runs his own casting agency, Fly Casting.
Jun 13, 2021 · Nic Sampson, who plays detective Sam Breen on The Brokenwood Mysteries, shares his memories and experiences of the show and his co-star Neill Rea. He also reveals his favourite episode, the Steampunk one, and his new life in the UK.
- Nic Sampson
Overview. Related videos. Neill Rea is an actor and casting director who began his screen career with a guest role in the 100th episode of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. He went on to appear in other TV shows including Duggan, Mercy Peak , The Strip and Ivanhoe show Dark Knight.
