Detective Charlie Hudson is making a comeback as Actor John Reardon reprises his role in the ninth season of “Hudson & Rex,” Citytv revealed on Tuesday. Reardon, a native of Halifax, originally starred in the cop-dog procedural but was replaced by English actor Luke Roberts in the eighth season.
Last year, Reardon shared on social media that he did not voluntarily leave the show. He disclosed that he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer during Season 7, received treatment, and was cleared by doctors to return. Despite this, the production team decided to go in a different direction. This decision led to a significant backlash from fans worldwide, who expressed their disappointment through social media comments and full-page newspaper ads demanding Reardon’s reinstatement.
In a recent statement, Reardon expressed his excitement about reprising the role of Charlie. He acknowledged the show’s dedicated global audience and expressed gratitude for their unwavering support. Reardon looks forward to reuniting with the cast, crew, and production team to create new adventures for the beloved character.
The production company Shaftesbury expressed their delight in having Reardon back, emphasizing that both fans and the team missed his presence. Production for the upcoming season is set to commence in June in St. John’s, N.L. The storyline for the new season hints at Charlie’s return from South America, where he ventured in search of his missing brother, Jack, with a final mission to complete before moving on from past challenges.
While Reardon returns as Charlie, Luke Roberts will continue in his role as Det. Mark Hudson on the show. The network anticipates an exciting new season for viewers to enjoy.
Fans can expect the new season of “Hudson & Rex” to bring thrilling developments as production gears up in St. John’s.
