Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise visit to the set of the CBC comedy series “Son of a Critch” along with his youngest son, who shares his father’s enthusiasm for the show. The 12-year-old Hadrien Trudeau will make a cameo appearance as an extra in the upcoming Season 5, set to premiere in the fall. Creator Mark Critch mentioned that the scene featuring Hadrien involves classmates discovering their roles in a school play.
During Trudeau’s visit to the Newfoundland set, he and his son had the opportunity to meet the cast and crew over a two-day period. Trudeau expressed his gratitude on Instagram, calling the show a true representation of Canadian culture. Hadrien also engaged in discussions with actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who plays the young Mark Critch, about acting decisions and on-set tips.
Mark Critch, known for his role in CBC’s political satire “This Hour Has 22 Minutes,” revealed that he discovered Trudeau and his son’s admiration for “Son of a Critch” during a previous encounter at a book launch event. Trudeau, who has three children, including Xavier and Ella-Grace, has shown support for his son Xavier’s music career, with Xavier releasing his debut R&B track featuring his sister on vocals.
The visit to the set was a memorable experience for the Trudeaus, with Hadrien impressing actor Malcolm McDowell with his attention to detail about the show. The interaction between the former prime minister and the cast showcased their mutual appreciation for the series. The upcoming season of “Son of a Critch” is highly anticipated, and fans can expect to see Hadrien’s cameo appearance when the show airs.
