Rush's Alex Lifeson will once again have a chance to test his acting chops next month when Season 3 of the Canadian comedy series The Trades premieres on Crave. The series comes from the same producers as The Trailer Park Boys and follows pipefitter Todd Stool (played by Robb Wells of The Trailer Park Boys) as he navigates his blue-collar life at a refinery with a little help from his family and friends. The network announced earlier today that the first 2 episodes of Season 3 will drop next month on March 20th, and also revealed a few of the season's special guest stars, one of whom is Rush's Alex Lifeson. From the press release:
... Created by Ryan J. Lindsay, THE TRADES blends workplace satire with sharp character-driven comedy while celebrating the camaraderie, and absurdity of life on the tools. In Season 3, the stakes at Imperial Valley refinery are heightened as power shifts, and loyalties are tested, and management proves messier than the job site. The new season finds Todd "Goldenarm" Stool newly promoted to General Foreman, walking the fine line between friend and boss, after successfully unionizing Conch Industries. Meanwhile, his sister Audrey (Anastasia Phillips, MOONSHINE), is secretly dating Todd's best friend Backwoods (Dan Petronijevic, LETTERKENNY), a relationship everyone knows about, except Todd. Site manager Chelsea (Jennifer Spence, YOU ME HER), struggles with the return of (Jennifer Irwin, SUPERSTORE), whose "nepo babysitting" and unhinged policies once again shake up Imperial Valley refinery life. Additional returning cast includes Raoul Bhaneja, Jesse Camacho, Brandon Oakes, Jason Daley, Susan Kent, Patrick McKenna, Aaron Poole, Tara Spencer-Nairn and Dave Lawrence. Notable guest appearances this season include Canadian rock legend Alex Lifeson as Fernie, bartender at The Leaky Pipe; comedy icon Mary Walsh as Chelsea's neighbour Gladys; and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE alum Jon Lovitz who appears as Cam, Homer's addiction sponsor. ...
Lifeson is no stranger to acting, having had guest appearances in a number of TV shows and movies over the last several years, including a regular stint on the Canadian comedy Crawford. The Trades will premiere the first 2 episodes on Crave March 20th, with subsequent episodes airing every Friday.
