Broadcast this Sunday, July 18 on France 3, the new production Hudson and Rex promises a new moment of happiness in front of the most famous canine detective in France. But since 1994, several dogs have interpreted Rex. Find out how much.
He is certainly the most famous dog in France. And to the delight of viewers, a new production with Rex as the main actor will be broadcast this Sunday, July 18, in prime time, on France 3. Hudson and Rex, carried by actor John Reardon and Diesel, will his four-legged friend experience the same success? Normally, don’t worry, the smartest German Shepherd on TV still has something to surprise you.
And it must be said that it’s been almost 20 years since the Rex saga began. In his first film entitled Rex, chien cop released in 1994, which resulted in a series, the German shepherd delighted viewers of all ages before an Italian production company bought the license to shoot eight seasons. in the famous city of Rome, between 2008 and 2015. Then head to Canada for Rex and his infallible flair. In Hudson and Rex, the latter now teams up with Inspector Charlie Hudson (John Reardon), who adopted him after the death of his last master.
In total, Rex has been played by six dogs since 1994
With all these trips and all these adventures to the four corners of the world, the shootings have inevitably seen many dogs succeed one another. Since 1994, Rex has been played by six different dogs and saw a succession of seven master inspectors at his side. The first canine actor was Santo vom Haus Zieglmayer, who officiated from 1994 to 1999. Once retired, he gave way to Rhett Butler until 2004. H
Henry, Nick and Aki then took over in Italy before Diesel vom Burgimwald took their place to run who chases after criminals. His own descendants, Izzy and Iko, sometimes act as stunt doubles. A great line of actors!
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