Detective Charlie Hudson is making a comeback as actor John Reardon reprises his role in the ninth season of the popular show, Hudson & Rex, as announced by Citytv on Tuesday. Reardon, a native of Halifax, originally starred in the cop-dog procedural but was replaced in Season 8 by English actor Luke Roberts.
Last year, Reardon revealed on social media that his departure from the show was not voluntary. He disclosed that he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer during Season 7 and underwent treatment. Although cleared by doctors to return, the production team opted to go in a different direction. This decision prompted a global outcry from fans, who expressed their displeasure on social media and through newspaper ads demanding Reardon’s reinstatement.
Reardon expressed his excitement to resume his role as Charlie, acknowledging the show’s dedicated fanbase. He stated, “The series has earned a passionate audience around the world, and I’m grateful for the continued support.” He eagerly anticipates reuniting with the cast, crew, and fans to embark on new adventures with Rex.
Shaftesbury, the production company behind the show, welcomed Reardon’s return, with chairman and CEO Christina Jennings expressing delight at having him back. Production for the upcoming season is set to commence in June in St. John’s, N.L. The new season will find Charlie returning from South America with a final mission to complete before moving on from the events in Belize.
Meanwhile, Luke Roberts will continue in his role as Det. Mark Hudson on the show. Citytv encourages fans to stay updated on the latest developments by downloading the free CBC News app for push alerts and subscribing to the daily headlines newsletter.
The highly-anticipated return of John Reardon as Detective Charlie Hudson in the upcoming season of Hudson & Rex has generated excitement among fans and industry insiders alike.