Detective Charlie Hudson is returning to the scene.
Citytv announced on Tuesday that actor John Reardon will reprise his role in Hudson & Rex for its ninth season.
The original star of the cop-dog drama, who hails from Halifax, was replaced by British actor Luke Roberts during Season 8.
In a social media update last year, Reardon explained that his departure was not voluntary, revealing that he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer midway through Season 7 and underwent treatment. He shared that doctors had cleared him to come back, but “the team chose to go in a different direction.”
Fans across the globe expressed their outrage, inundating the show’s social media platforms with comments and even taking out full-page ads in newspapers advocating for Reardon’s return.
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Reardon expressed his “excitement” to return to the character of Charlie in a statement.
“The show has cultivated a dedicated fanbase globally, and I appreciate the ongoing support,” he remarked.
“I am eager to start production on the new season alongside the cast, crew, creative team, production, and network partners — and to embark on more adventures with Rex and the audience.”
Shaftesbury, the production company behind the series, stated they are “extremely happy” to welcome Reardon back.
“We know that fans missed him, and so did we. We look forward to resuming work and delivering an exciting new season to our audience,” said Christina Jennings, the chairman and CEO.
According to Citytv, filming for the upcoming season is set to commence in June in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
The logline mentions, “When viewers last encountered Charlie Hudson, he was venturing to South America in search of his missing brother, Jack.”
“In the next season, Charlie will surprise everyone with his return to St. John’s, tasked with one final mission before he can put the Belize ordeal behind him.”
The network confirmed that Roberts will maintain his role as Det. Mark Hudson in the series.
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