From a media release:
Citytv today announced the return of its hit original series Hudson & Rex this fall with an action-packed 12-episode new season. John Reardon returns as Detective Charlie Hudson and is reunited with his trusted canine-partner Rex, alongside returning cast members Mayko Nguyen (Dr. Sarah Truong), Kevin Hanchard (Superintendent Joseph Donovan), Justin Kelly (Tech Analyst Jesse Mills) and Luke Roberts (Detective Mark Hudson).
“I’m excited to step back into the role of Charlie as Hudson and Rex moves into its next chapter,” said John Reardon. “The series has earned a passionate audience around the world, and I’m grateful for the continued support. I’m looking forward to beginning production on the new season with the cast, crew, creative team, production, and network partners – and to sharing more adventures with Rex and the fans.”
Production for the new season is scheduled to begin in June in St. John’s, Newfoundland. When viewers last saw Charlie Hudson, he was heading to South America in search of his missing brother, Jack. Next season will see Charlie shocking everyone with his return to St. John’s with one final task to accomplish before putting the Belize nightmare behind him. Charlie’s return creates a complicated dilemma for loyal Rex and sets off a chain reaction inside the St. John’s Police Department.
“John is a talented actor and we’re incredibly pleased to have him return as Detective Charlie Hudson,” said Christina Jennings, Chairman & CEO, Shaftesbury. “We know that fans missed him and so did we. We look forward to getting back to work and bringing fans an exciting new season.”
“Hudson and Rex has been a staple on the Citytv schedule for nearly a decade and we’re thrilled to bring it back for viewers with John returning as Charlie for another season of action-packed crime-solving drama,” said Kale Stockwell, Head of Original Programming, Rogers Sports & Media.
Produced by Shaftesbury and Pope Productions Ltd., in association with Citytv and Beta Film, the new 12-episode season builds on its passionate and loyal fanbase. Hudson & Rex has been sold to more than 100 territories including the United States, Italy, Germany, and France. Sherry White is the series showrunner and Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Lisa Porter, John Reardon, Kevin Hanchard and Sherri Davis serve as executive producers. Beta Film handles the distribution of Hudson & Rex.
This is the best news! As the fans have been saying for the past year, there is no Hudson & Rex without John as our beloved Charlie! This is truly a day of celebration for H&R fans! :-)
WOW WOW looking forward to it so much John is my CHATLIE
NEST NEWS EVER
sorry should read best mews ever
I am so excited I caon’t type
So glad John Reardon is returning, story line was not the same, so glad you are feeling better, prayed for you through your recovery. So sorry about Rex.
SOOOOO Glad John Reardon is returning. Me and my sister was getting ready to watch reruns up to season 7 episode 2. Not too keen on someone else taking his place. Show loses it’s harmony and love story line with Charlie, Sarah and Rex.
So excited about John Reardon returning as Charlie Hudson! I didn’t watch the show after they fired John, that was extremely unprofessional and tacky.
Like many others we’re praying for John and his sweet family.
Can’t wait to see everyone back together again!
Yep!!! I quit watching when the production team decided to “switch things up” and fire John Reardon. As soon as the episodes began to air without John, it was evident on screen that the entire chemistry within the ‘show’ was no longer there. I even cancelled my subscription with ‘UpTV’ because ‘HUDSON & REX” was the ONLY reason I was paying $9.99 a month. With all of the crap on TV today, “HUDSON & REX” was the one show that I would pay to be able to watch. After-all, Who doesn’t love Rex and his rescuer-loyal human companion Charlie? Thank you for listening to the fans.