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In 2010, [[Network Seven]] began running teaser trailers for a new trio of characters known as The River Boys.<ref name="SurfGang">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sunday-telegraph/bay-surf-gang-making-waves/story-e6frewt9-1225983762243|title=Bay surf gang making waves|last=Schipp|first=Debbie|date=9 January 2011|work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Australia)|The Daily Telegraph]]|publisher=[[News Limited]]|accessdate=30 December 2011}}</ref> Said to be a "bad-boy surf gang with dodgy reputations", The River Boys consist of three brothers – Darryl, Casey and Heath.<ref name="SurfGang"/> Kristy Kelly of [[Digital Spy]] reported Koby Abberton's [[Bra Boys]] were the inspiration for The River Boys.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s15/home-and-away/news/a305999/real-river-boy-discusses-ha-gang.html|title='Real River Boy' discusses 'H&A' gang|last=Kelly|first=Kristy|date=25 February 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=30 December 2011}}</ref> The Braxton brothers made their on screen debuts in February 2011.<ref name="NH">{{cite news|url=http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=nstore&kw=Lincoln+Younes&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=SAG110123S5MLS7DH4B6|title=Teenage dream|last=Houston|first=Melinda|date=23 January 2011|work=[[The Age]]|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|accessdate=30 December 2011}}</ref>
In 2010, [[Network Seven]] began running teaser trailers for a new trio of characters known as The River Boys.<ref name="SurfGang">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sunday-telegraph/bay-surf-gang-making-waves/story-e6frewt9-1225983762243|title=Bay surf gang making waves|last=Schipp|first=Debbie|date=9 January 2011|work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Australia)|The Daily Telegraph]]|publisher=[[News Limited]]|accessdate=30 December 2011}}</ref> Said to be a "bad-boy surf gang with dodgy reputations", The River Boys consist of three brothers – Darryl, Casey and Heath.<ref name="SurfGang"/> Kristy Kelly of [[Digital Spy]] reported Koby Abberton's [[Bra Boys]] were the inspiration for The River Boys.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s15/home-and-away/news/a305999/real-river-boy-discusses-ha-gang.html|title='Real River Boy' discusses 'H&A' gang|last=Kelly|first=Kristy|date=25 February 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=30 December 2011}}</ref> The Braxton brothers made their on screen debuts in February 2011.<ref name="NH">{{cite news|url=http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=nstore&kw=Lincoln+Younes&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=SAG110123S5MLS7DH4B6|title=Teenage dream|last=Houston|first=Melinda|date=23 January 2011|work=[[The Age]]|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|accessdate=30 December 2011}}</ref>


Younes was planning to go to London to travel and to find himself, but after a successful audition for ''Home and Away'', he decided to cancel his plans to play the part of Casey.<ref name="OnARole">{{cite news|url=http://www.bendigoweekly.com.au/?p=17495|title=Lincoln's on a role|last=Cameron|first=Ben|work=[[Bendigo Weekly]]|publisher=Bendigo Publishing Pty Ltd|accessdate=15 March 2011}}</ref> Younes told the ''[[Bendigo Weekly]]'' that he was standing outside the travel agent when he received the call and he spent three days thinking about whether to accept the role.<ref name="OnARole"/> He has moved to Sydney to work on ''Home and Away''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/bendigos-lincoln-younes-rolls-into-summer-bay/2079231.aspx|title=Bendigo's Lincoln Younes rolls into Summer Bay|last=Houston|first=Melinda|date=17 February 2011|work=[[Bendigo Advertiser]]|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|accessdate=15 March 2011}}</ref>
Younes had been starring in the television series ''[[Tangle (TV series)|Tangle]]''; after which he felt depressed and received no auditions. He the planned to leave Australia, when the offer of five auditions came through, one of which for ''Home and Away''.<ref name=first>{{cite web|last=Houston|first=Melinda|title=Teenage dream|url=http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=nstore&kw=lincoln+younes&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=SAG110123S5MLS7DH4B6|work=[[The Age]]|publisher=([[Fairfax Media]])|accessdate=3 February 2012|date=23 January 2011}}</ref> After a successful audition for the serial, he decided to cancel his plans to play the part of Casey.<ref name="OnARole">{{cite news|url=http://www.bendigoweekly.com.au/?p=17495|title=Lincoln's on a role|last=Cameron|first=Ben|work=[[Bendigo Weekly]]|publisher=Bendigo Publishing Pty Ltd|accessdate=15 March 2011}}</ref> Younes told the ''[[Bendigo Weekly]]'' that he was standing outside the travel agent when he received the call and he spent three days thinking about whether to accept the role.<ref name="OnARole"/> He has moved to Sydney to work on ''Home and Away''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/bendigos-lincoln-younes-rolls-into-summer-bay/2079231.aspx|title=Bendigo's Lincoln Younes rolls into Summer Bay|last=Houston|first=Melinda|date=17 February 2011|work=[[Bendigo Advertiser]]|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|accessdate=15 March 2011}}</ref>


==Character development==
==Character development==

Revision as of 21:18, 3 February 2012

Casey Braxton
Home and Away character
Portrayed byLincoln Younes
Duration2011–
First appearance17 February 2011
ClassificationPresent, regular
Introduced byCameron Welsh
In-universe information
OccupationStudent at Summer Bay High
Pizza delivery boy
FatherSean
MotherCheryl Braxton
BrothersDarryl Braxton
Heath Braxton
NiecesDarcy Callahan

Casey Braxton, is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Lincoln Younes. Casey made his first on-screen appearance on 17 February 2011.

Creation and casting

In 2010, Network Seven began running teaser trailers for a new trio of characters known as The River Boys.[1] Said to be a "bad-boy surf gang with dodgy reputations", The River Boys consist of three brothers – Darryl, Casey and Heath.[1] Kristy Kelly of Digital Spy reported Koby Abberton's Bra Boys were the inspiration for The River Boys.[2] The Braxton brothers made their on screen debuts in February 2011.[3]

Younes had been starring in the television series Tangle; after which he felt depressed and received no auditions. He the planned to leave Australia, when the offer of five auditions came through, one of which for Home and Away.[4] After a successful audition for the serial, he decided to cancel his plans to play the part of Casey.[5] Younes told the Bendigo Weekly that he was standing outside the travel agent when he received the call and he spent three days thinking about whether to accept the role.[5] He has moved to Sydney to work on Home and Away.[6]

Character development

Characterisation

Baby-faced Braxton brother Casey has grown up as something of an outsider: at home he's overshadowed by his older brothers, surfing legend Brax and bad boy Heath; at school he's floundered academically and socially, at best facing trouble with the teachers and, at worst, expulsion from Reefton Lakes High. Dig a little deeper, though, and Casey is an intelligent teen who, although uncertain about what he does want from life, is in no doubt about what he doesn't.

— Channel 5 on Casey.[7]

Casey is the youngest of the Braxton brothers. The Daily Telegraph said that Casey is trying to break out of the River Boys mould and that he was kicked out of his last high school.[1] Casey is described as being a "modern day Rebel Without a Cause."[8] He has never quite fitted in and he does not know what he wants from life. He has been overshadowed by both of his brothers and he has struggled at school.[8] He was expelled from Reefton Lakes High for disruptive behaviour.[8] However, Casey is intelligent and has resisted becoming a typical River Boy, instead he is a loner.[8] Channel Seven said "When Casey eventually makes friends at Summer Bay High his true personality shines through, revealing a courageous, sensitive, mischievous guy, with a sly, laconic wit. However, acceptance at Summer Bay can be seen as betrayal in Mangrove River, putting Casey in conflict with some of his brother's River Boy mates."[8] Casey's mother leaves him to his own devices and he misinterprets that as disapproval from her.[8] Holy Soap questioned whether a new life Summer Bay could be Casey's chance to turn his life around.[9]

Younes said that Casey was the first of the Braxton brothers to befriend some of the locals of Summer Bay. He forges friendships with Ruby Buckton (Rebecca Breeds), Xavier Austin (David Jones-Roberts) and Dexter Walker (Charles Cottier). Casey is also the first to display "softer emotions"; which often surface when he shares scenes with Ruby, who becomes Casey's love interest.[10] Younes told a reporter from Channel 5 that Casey is not a "bad boy" role. Younes was attracted to to part of Casey because he is a "a product of his two older brothers and their clashing personalities".[10] He has both sensitive and volatile sides to his persona. Younes explained that as the "epitome of teenage angst", Casey has does not have any idea of who he is. He does not know how to act around others and can be impressionable. Casey also has deep rooted issues with his anger; Younes said that he empathised with the way Casey feels.[10]

Relationship with Ruby Buckton

In February 2011, it was announced that Casey was to have a fling with Ruby, after her romance with Romeo Smith (Luke Mitchell) ends.[11] When Ruby realises that Romeo is back with his girlfriend, she sleeps with Casey. He then takes "great pleasure" in revealing the details about Ruby's relationship with Romeo.[11]

Arson and departure

Lincoln Younes (pictured) left Home and Away temporarily to film for the television series Tangle.

In August 2011, it was announced that Younes would temporarily leave the Home and Away; while he returned to film his part in the television series Tangle.[12] Ewing revealed that the serial had developed a storyline to compensate Younes' departure.[13] His exit storyline begins after the Braxton's fued with the Pivoric family heightens. Casey goes to Jake Pirovic's (Fletcher Humphrys) headquaters and sets fire to the building. Younes told TV Week that Casey commits arson to stop tension between the two gangs, but just makes the situation worse.[14] Casey realises the ramifications of his actions and acknowledges that he did not want to turn out like his siblings. Younes said that Casey's "whole demeanour and mood changed because he know's what he's done". Casey "established himself as a River Boy" through his act, Younes opined that it "goes against everything he's been fighting for, as he's always tried not to be a River Boy."[14]

As a consequence, Casey's relationship with Ruby is tested. Ruby betrays her sister and informs Casey that the police know he commited the crime. Younes said that it "stretched their relationship quite a bit" because he places a lot of responsibility on Ruby; who has to keep his secret. Casey acts "unfairly" because as he does not know what to do about the situation either.[14] Heath tries to convince him to run from the law, but Brax makes Casey realise that he should hand himself over to the police. Younes observed Casey to be the most "emotional and volatile" of the Braxton brothers, adding that Casey "breaking down" is a rareity. So when Casey breaks down infront of Brax, it becomes clear that Casey is remorseful for his actions. Brax realises that Casey is "in too deep" and feels "scared" for his future. When Casey hands himself in to the police it changes his attitude. He remains afraid but loses his emotions and feelings near to the point of becoming stoical.[14] Casey then pushes Ruby away; Younes explained that Casey thinks he is doing it for her own good because he does not want to "drag her down with him". Ruby does not understand Casey's actions, but he realises it will add to the "strain" on her when he is sent to jail.[14]

Casey is sentenced to thirty days in juvenile detention.[15] Peacocke told TV Week that "Brax is disappointed that it's got to this because, he has always wanted to keep Casey out of trouble." He said that Casey is not like Brax or Heath and because juvenile detention is "dangerous" he would not cope as well as they would.[16] Younes confirmed that Casey's time in jail would not go well and viewers would see "darker more wary Casey" upon his return.[14] Ewing also said the storyline would "harden Casey up" and not return as a "same teenager" that departs.[13]

Storylines

Casey arrives in Summer Bay with his brothers, as their gang the River Boys are extending their turf beyond Mangrove River. Casey starts hanging around with Romeo who becomes concerned about Casey's attitude problem. When he goes to Casey's house to help with his school work, he notices that Casey has a bad home life. His mother Cheryl Braxton (Suzi Dougherty) shows little interest in him and his older brother Heath constantly puts him down. Casey has sex with Ruby, who is on the rebound from Romeo. Casey attacks Romeo when he finds out that he treated her badly. Casey and Ruby start a relationship, but soon face disapproval from Ruby's police sergeant sister, Charlie (Esther Anderson) who cannot accept the fact he is a River Boy.

Casey struggles with his school work and Miles Copeland (Josh Quong Tart) suspects that he may be dyslexic. Cheryl is angry at the school's recommendation that he gets tested. Miles decides to mentor Casey to help him through the HSC. Casey feels pressured by Cheryl to leave school, especially when she gets him a job at the fishery. Casey drops out of school, angering Brax, who feels Casey is throwing his prospects away. Brax attempts to convince Casey to return to school. When he does, Cheryl throws him out and Brax hires a motel room for him to live in. Brax realises that the set up is not practical, so he convinces Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker) to let him live at her flat with Romeo and Indigo Walker (Samara Weaving).

Casey lets Tegan Callahan (Saskia Burmeister) hide money belonging to Jake Pirovic at his place. Jake kidnaps Casey and Ruby and when Brax turns up to rescue them, he is stabbed. Jake is arrested and sent to jail and his brother Hammer sets out to gain revenge on the Braxtons. Casey brings a knife into school to protect himself and Miles discovers it. Gina Austin (Sonia Todd) then excludes Casey. She later gives him a second chance so he can concentrate on the HSC. Casey ends his relationship with Ruby when he becomes annoyed at her constantly nagging him about the HSC. Casey is frustrated at being unable to help his older brothers in the fight with Hammer's gang. Casey decides against attending Tegan's funeral and he goes to Jake's place and sets it on fire. As everyone is at Tegan's funeral, no one is injured and the fire is put out. Brax learns Casey started the fire and while angry, he helps him cover his tracks. Georgina Watson (Jaclyn Albergoni) suspects Casey is behind the arson attack and questions him over the incident. The police later find CCTV evidence placing him in the area minutes before and after the fire. Heath tries to convince Casey to run away, but he hands himself in. Casey continues to push Ruby away to protect her. When he assumes she is flirting with Xavier Austin (David Jones-Roberts), they reunite and she agrees to wait for him. On the day of Casey's court case, Magistrate Hanson (Rhett Walton) decides to make an example of Casey and sends him to jail for thirty days. Casey is later given early release and surprises Ruby by accompanying him to the school formal. He then comforts Ruby and Brax after Charlie is murdered by Jake.

Reception

A columist for the Sunday Mail said that Casey was the "baby of the family" and wondered whether he was "bad to the core or just misunderstood".[17] In March 2011, Inside Soap asked their readers to decide which of the Braxton brothers they liked the most. Brax was deemed the most liked, while Casey and Heath both recieved twenty-eight percent of the vote each.[18]

References

  1. ^ a b c Schipp, Debbie (9 January 2011). "Bay surf gang making waves". The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 30 December 2011.
  2. ^ Kelly, Kristy (25 February 2011). "'Real River Boy' discusses 'H&A' gang". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 30 December 2011.
  3. ^ Houston, Melinda (23 January 2011). "Teenage dream". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 30 December 2011.
  4. ^ Houston, Melinda (23 January 2011). "Teenage dream". The Age. (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 3 February 2012.
  5. ^ a b Cameron, Ben. "Lincoln's on a role". Bendigo Weekly. Bendigo Publishing Pty Ltd. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
  6. ^ Houston, Melinda (17 February 2011). "Bendigo's Lincoln Younes rolls into Summer Bay". Bendigo Advertiser. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
  7. ^ "Casey Braxton". Channel 5. (Northern & Shell). Retrieved 11 January 2012.
  8. ^ a b c d e f "Casey Braxton". Home and Away. Yahoo!7. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
  9. ^ "More about the River Boys". Holy Soap. Channel 5. 8 February 2011. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
  10. ^ a b c "Lincoln: Casey is no bad boy". Channel 5. (Northern & Shell). 28 March 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
  11. ^ a b Rainey, Naomi (19 February 2011). "Ruby, Casey to hook up on 'Home and Away'?". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
  12. ^ "Deadly storm to hit Summer Bay". MSN. (Microsoft). 9 August 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
  13. ^ a b Kikelly, Daniel (8 August 2011). "'Home and Away' Casey to "toughen up" in new plot". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 10 January 2012.
  14. ^ a b c d e f Miller, Erin (24 - 30 September 2011). "Paying the price". TV Week (39). ACP Magazines: 6, 7. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  15. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (19 November 2011). "5401: Casey hears his fate in court". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 11 January 2012.
  16. ^ Miller, Erin (8 - 14 October 2011). "Bitter and broken-hearted". TV Week (41). ACP Magazines: 6–7. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  17. ^ "Miss it and miss out". Sunday Mail. (News Limited). 13 February 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
  18. ^ Ellis, Sarah (26 March – 1 April 2011). "Your verdict". Inside Soap (12). Hachette Filipacchi UK: 97. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)CS1 maint: date format (link)

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