Detective Charlie Hudson is making a comeback to the popular TV series “Hudson & Rex.” Actor John Reardon, the original lead, is set to reprise his role for the ninth season, as confirmed by Citytv on Tuesday. Reardon had stepped away from the show in Season 7 due to a diagnosis of tonsil cancer. Despite being cleared by doctors to return, the production team opted for a different actor for Season 8, leading to a public outcry from fans worldwide. Responding to the overwhelming support, Reardon expressed his excitement to return to the character of Charlie, acknowledging the show’s dedicated global following.
The production company Shaftesbury expressed their delight in having Reardon back, emphasizing the anticipation of working with him again and delivering a thrilling new season for fans. The upcoming season, set to start filming in June in St. John’s, N.L., will see Charlie Hudson’s unexpected return to tie up loose ends from a previous storyline in Belize. Meanwhile, Luke Roberts will continue in his role as Det. Mark Hudson on the show. The network’s logline teases Charlie’s return to St. John’s with a final mission before moving on from past challenges.
Fans can look forward to the new season of “Hudson & Rex” as the cast and crew prepare to bring more adventures with Rex to screens.