Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently visited the set of the CBC comedy “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 Season 5, set to air in the fall, as confirmed by the show’s creator, Mark Critch.
During the visit, Trudeau and his son spent two days on the Newfoundland set, interacting with the cast and crew. The father had the opportunity to observe his son’s performance on the production monitors. Hadrien impressed actor Malcolm McDowell, who plays Pops, with his knowledge of details about the show, engaging in friendly competitions with the cast.
British actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who plays the young Mark Critch on the show, revealed that Hadrien discussed acting decisions, scene blocking, and background tips with him during their chat. Ainsworth praised Hadrien as a delightful individual.
Trudeau shared photos from the set on his Instagram account, expressing his gratitude for the experience and praising the show as quintessentially Canadian. Critch mentioned that Trudeau’s interest in “Son of a Critch” was evident when they met at a book launch event in Ottawa last year.
Trudeau has three children, including Xavier and Ella-Grace. Xavier, at 18, ventured into a music career and released his debut R&B track titled “Til The Nights Done” in 2025, featuring vocals from his younger sister.
Critch and Trudeau have crossed paths on CBC’s political satire show “This Hour Has 22 Minutes,” where they engaged in light-hearted banter. The camaraderie between the two continued, with Critch inviting Trudeau and his son to the set of “Son of a Critch” for a memorable experience.
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