Like now I feel weird when I dont have the mask on. Its something that we dont take for granted because the situation in so many places is very tough for people right now. "Adam Haight from Shaftesbury was out at my house and he was looking at one of my other dogs and it was like, 'What about that one?' It just comes very natural and, and somewhat easy for me to relate to the animals and, and train them. Mayko, what can you say about Sarahs journey this season?MN: Theres stuff going on in Sarahs life for sure. "Diesel is a pro. Production trailers and motorhomes are commonplace in the movie industry for housing cast and crew but theres a certain fifth wheel in St Johns, Newfoundland that serves as a deluxe home away from the film set for a few four-legged TV stars and their trainer, and its called Team Rex. He has picked it up remarkably quickly.. The classic adage is not to work with kids and not to work with animals. "In Toronto he has a lady dog named Smudge, whom he hangs with all the time. Interestingly enough, Diesel actually is related to the German shepherd who starred in Inspector Rex (Kommissar Rex in German), the Austrian TV show Hudson & Rex is based on. Weve been having a great time filming in St Johns. We have to file their nails the same so they dont look different from episode to episode. [Laughs.]. He shows compassion for other animals. Stunt dogs (and real-life nephews) Is-he and Iko round out the doggy crew. And my wife and I had just bought a place in L.A. Wed been living at Venice Beach for a lot of years and then we bought a place more in the suburbs when Hudson was born. A fathers day surprise, the Hudson and Rex twitter account announced that Diesel is now the father to six female pups, and theyre seeking suggestions for names. I looked around at all these RVs at the park and the wheels started spinning in my head and I thought: Wow. Not a lot, but he will just add little things here and there. There are actually three dogs, so they make sure that Izzy or Ico, who are the other two dogs who are actually his nephews. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. This is a Diesel vom Burgimwald appreciation post. While on set Diesel has full star treatment with his own trailer, chef, and chauffeur. The two came together just a few days before filming and the pressure to create chemistry weighed heavily. The beloved canine star of a locally-filmed TV showHudson and Rexhas become a new father, and theyre seeking help naming the puppies. That hes getting rest, and often times theyll do a lot of the more stunt type stuff, just to protect him to make sure because he has been trained the most thoroughly. "We may not have been Ross and Rachel, but maybe Starsky and Hutch.". That's because he's in almost every scene being filmed. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. In between the bedrooms is where Davis has her office area, complete with reclining chairs. Whats he been like to work with? So shes also so in tune with the dogs and knows what they can do and she will often look at the action weve written and suggest, Oh, if we do it this way, thatll be more exciting, or This is something that we havent done on the show before and why dont we? I think she also loves the stunt work as well as working with the dogs, so shell really elevate a lot of the Rex action as well. Read more about cookies here. I work with dogs, cats, rats, mice, rabbits, skunks, raccoons horses, sheep. Is it a year journey? SD: Its still going on. The fact that hes a German shepherd is largely irrelevant. Titles Hudson & Rex. Reardon does have one ace up his sleeve or, rather, in his pocket. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Hudson & Rex airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. Izzy and Iko are Diesels nephews. 109 comments. Entitled The Hunt, the instalment serves as the shows origin story, revealing how Charlie (John Reardon) and Rex (Diesel vom Burgimwald) became partners. We encountered an issue signing you up. At the police station, a woman walks in, all blond hair and big eyes. Hudson & Rex Season 3 premiered in January 2021. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. In these instances, he illustrates dogs abilities to empathize with human sadness, what is called emotional contagion and their resulting desire to provide care. Originally on the show, it was a very different looking shepherd. I think it makes the show more dynamic because were all in communication with each other, were responding in real-time, and solving the case in real-time instead of regularly coming back to the office to regroup.. The series Hudson & Rex airs in Canada on Citytv and has been sold internationally to over 100 territories. He hits his mark better than I do, says John Reardon, who plays vom Burgimwalds onscreen partner, Hudson. WhatsApp. I am opposed to work that inflicts suffering, violence and death. He learns new skills on the job. The three let loose together with weekly spa treatments. What a cynic! says Reardon. The real name of the German shepherd who plays Rex on Hudson & Rex is Diesel vom Burgimwald. Diesels also distantly related to the canine star of the Austrian TV series Kommissar Rex, which inspired the Canadian show. They will come in at times to make sure that he is having breaks, that hes not on set for too long. Podcast Episode 259: Sullivans Crossing set to debut on CTV, no more The Porter on CBC and CSAs, Part 1. But for actor John Reardon, its been a dream being part of Hudson & Rex and a case of coincidence or maybe fate. Were still often meeting all our suspects pretty early on in the story. Ancaster dog gets own TV show and trailer, chef and chauffeur, WARMINGTON: We should never forget Florida Panthers' snub of Leafs Nation, Katy Perry will be temporarily replaced by big-name star on 'American Idol', COCAINE CUTIES: Ex-Quebec porn star breaks silence on Aussie ordeal, Megyn Kelly causes stir posing poolside in 'Make Women Female Again' MAGA-style hat, LILLEY: Three years after Trudeau's gun ban, nothing has changed, Diesel von Bugimald, star of the CityTV show 'Hudson & Rex', Money needed to buy abused dog prosthetic legs, Four-legged furry friends rule on National Dog Day, tap here to see other videos from our team. I got my first dog when I was five and Ive had dogs ever since. I think we do really well with this show because theres a lot of heart, and I feel like thats unavoidable when you have a dog who is working to help people, thats just unavoidable, but that episode in particular oh man, its just gut-wrenching. "Hes like, 'I know where the meat is so Im gonna stick close to that guy.' Diesel, aka Rex from City TV's Hudson & Rex, will be available for a special meet and greet tomorrow in St. John's, with proceeds benefiting FurEver Young. Certain filmmakers, like Kornl Mundrucz, director of the powerful White God, have deliberately involved shelter and rescued dogs. Weve really worked on his training, so now its jumping out of the car windows and its traversing along a two by four and climbing a ladder. In any of the shows in the past, the dog has not been your key cast. And the Vancouver actress is clear, and adamantly so: Diesel vom Burgimwald is her favourite co-worker, full stop. Diesel plays police dog Rex in the light-hearted procedural drama Hudson & Rex. Thats because hes in almost every scene being filmed. How did you get involved in Hudson and Rex in the first place? When not on set for Hudson & Rex Sherri Davis runs BRB K9 Services out of Ancaster, ON where she offers training for dogs and other animals. He has a couple of girlfriends, says Davis. Italian pubcaster Rai has bought the Canada-produced Hudson and Rex, having aired the original European version for several seasons. Twitter. Kendra Coulter receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Diesel vom Burgimwald (Rex) is a 15th descendant from the shepherd who starred in the 1990s Austrian show Inspector Rex that Hudson & Rex is based on. Kommissar Rex (Inspector Rex) first aired in Germany and Austria in 1994, before going on a four-year . Watch on. In fact, hes a bit of a playboy. Its funny, John will tell you, one of the first things he did with him was take Diesel for a car ride by himself, said Davis. Things that we might not have known as the actor comes to light and then that adds an extra layer to them. The 5th season of the show airs on Citytv please check local listings or surf the web for streaming services to watch the latest episodes. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Hes descended from the shepherd who starred in the 1990s Austrian show Kommissar Rex, which Hudson & Rex is based on. As the show wraps up its second season, its clear that Rex/Diesel has charmed audiences. ", "He gets this little strut when he goes to the studio and on location, and he goes and says hi to all the cast and all the crew, which by the way are absolutely phenomenal He gets his morning bum rubs and his scratches so he looks forward to going to work. Read more https://rvlifemag.com/meet-team-rex/. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Luckily they bonded over steaks. The series has already been sold to more than a 100 territories, including Italy (RAI), Germany (TNT Serie), France (Mediawan/France Televisions), the Netherlands (CLT UFA), Eastern Europe and Africa (NBC Universal), as well as Latin America (Telemundo, Belleville Group, Channel 12). He hits his mark better than I do," says John Reardon, who plays vom Burgimwalds onscreen partner, Hudson. Class clown Izzy is his photo double, and rough-and-tumble Iko does stunts. I was also surprised at how quickly were introduced to the rest of the team. It's official brioux.tv: the podcast has gone to the dogs. Lead actor John Reardon talks to DQ about joining the series and his budding partnership with canine co-star Diesel vom Burgimwald. Going through this guest cast, youve got Greg Bryk and Jeremy Ratchford and Tamara Duarte in Episode 1, I know that Lauren Lee Smith is in an episode later, as well as Anastasia Phillips, Tony Nappo and Kristin Booth. A new settingAs I mentioned above, all the main players are back in Season 4. Weve really worked on his training, so now its jumping out of the car windows and its traversing along a two by four and climbing a ladder. In any of the shows in the past, the dog has not been your key cast. We had a nice long break over Christmas and I got to go back and see my folks in Halifax. Originally on the show, it was a very different looking shepherd. Diesel vom Burgimwald had mobility training before being cast as Rex. Theres also the focus on how our cops figure out what they figure out, which is also true in Murdoch Mysteries. So much credit to Shaftesbury for making that happen and for making shows that appeal to so many people and Pete. Read more about cookies here. Wouldnt have it any other way. For 25 years, the story of a police officer and his canine partner has entertained audiences across Europe. Having a trailer has allowed Davis and the dogs to explore the area and discover more of the region. And [showrunner] Peter Mitchell wanted to try to show more police procedural than mystery, so that also was an adjustment for us. Ive heard that theres more than one shepherd being used during production. A bloody glove. Meet Sherri Davis, who has trained and supplied a menagerie of animals to the film and television industry for 25 years. Within the show, Rex is the partner of major crimes Det. Davis believes the eyes have it, when it comes to communicating with animals: You can tell if theyre having good days or bad days, if theyre happy, sad, angry. JR: Thats exactly what I think the writers were going for, something where the action kicks off right away, and the relationship component of the story I think is much more interesting once you do know the characters a little bit. Weve been working since July, I think one of the first productions in North America to come back. In fact, Diesel, a former Canadian Kennel Club grand champion, was earmarked to become a mobility dog when fate came calling. What kind of a journey has it been from taking Diesel from not being trained to being trained? I know them so well but I hadnt had a chance to work with them personally because so many of them come from Toronto. Menu. So, its pretty special to have people wanting to see the show and being able to keep it going.
