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Heated Rivalry Season 2 Update: Will Tom Hardy Join Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie?

Jacob Tierney confirms that Heated Rivalry Season 2 begins filming in August as rumors swirl—incorrectly—about Tom Hardy joining the cast. With a 2027 release expected, the series continues to center its story on its original leads.

International Business Times UK

Will Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie's Characters Start A Family In Heated Rivalry Season 2?

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie gear up for Heated Rivalry season two, filming from August 2026 with a likely April 2027 release.

International Business Times UK

Rachel Reid delays 'Unrivaled' release to June 2027, citing Parkinson's and fame

Author Rachel Reid says she is delaying her next hockey romance novel because sudden fame and worsening Parkinson’s disease symptoms have slowed her writing

The Independent UK

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You can now rent the Heated Rivalry cottage on AirBnb

The remote cottage was a central part of the ‘Heated Rivalry’ season one finale

The Independent UK

Next Heated Rivalry book pushed due to author Rachel Reid’s worsening Parkinson’s disease symptoms

HBO released the hit TV show based on the Canadian author’s book series in November

The Independent UK

'Heated Rivalry' Season 2 Predictions: What Will Happen to Shane, Ilya in the Upcoming Episodes?

Discover what to expect in 'Heated Rivalry' Season 2, including potential plot twists and fan reactions.

International Business Times UK

Still thinking about Heated Rivalry? Here’s where to listen and read the sequel

There are currently six books in Rachel Reid’s Game Changer series

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Bringing Fans to Hockey. But Do NHL Barns Live Up to the Cottage?

The show’s celebrated popularity has raised a hard-edged question about the real-world evolution of LGBTQ+ acceptance in men’s hockey.

Sports Illustrated

Heated Rivalry director Jacob Tierney: ‘Here’s what I can reassure everyone about season two’

Director and creator behind one of the most talked-about shows of 2026 on sex scenes, pop music and why fans shouldn’t worry about success affecting the hugely anticipated second season

The Independent UK

Heated Rivalry season 2: everything we know so far about the hit HBO Max show’s return

Heated Rivalry season 2 has officially been greenlit – here's everything we know so far.

TechRadar

How One Heated Rivalry Character Easter Egg Could Actually Turn Into A Huge Storyline

Everyone, pay attention.

Cinemablend

There's Chatter About A Potential Heated Rivalry Bonus Episode. I Have Two Book Ideas I’d Love To See On Screen

Let's talk about The Long Game...

Cinemablend

Gay ice-hockey players, lesbian space princesses, and cute dogs: what to watch in February

As summer has well and truly set in, we hope you’re able to while away some hours in the comfort of air-conditioning. And what better way to spend that time than with some new treats to stream?

The Conversation

Heated Rivalry' Stars Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie 'Broke the Ice' With a 'Cock Sock'

Hudson Williams reveals how a modesty pouch 'broke the ice' with Connor Storrie on the set of 'Heated Rivalry.'

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'Heated Rivalry' Chemistry Exploded When Hudson Williams Made X-Rated Comment About Connor Storrie During Auditions

Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie reveal the X-rated audition comment that proved their chemistry was real and convinced the showrunner to cast them.

International Business Times UK

'Heated Rivalry' Special Episode Could Be Released but Here's Why It Might Not Happen

Fans are going crazy over reports that a special episode of 'Heated Rivalry' could be released ahead of Season 2.

International Business Times UK

Is Hudson Williams Gay In Real Life? Heated Rivalry Star Reveals The Truth About His Private Life

Is Hudson Williams gay? The Heated Rivalry star breaks his silence on his private life, addressing 'fame' and the pressure of queer representation in Hollywood.

International Business Times UK

Heated Rivalry Season 2 Release Date and Spoilers: Will Shane and Ilya Have a 'Secret' Wedding?

Get the latest on Heated Rivalry Season 2, including the projected February 2027 release date and spoilers about Shane and Ilya's potential secret wedding.

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The Conversation

Heated Rivalry: How investment in Canadian content can pay off at home and abroad

In late December 2025, it seemed like everyone went to “the cottage.” This is a reference to the steamy Crave megahit Heated Rivalry. Even The Guggenheim Museum of New York and Ottawa Tourism has jumped on the Heated Rivalry bandwagon.

International Business Times UK

'Heated Rivalry' Star Francois Arnaud Responds to Trolls Amid Dating Rumours With Co-Star Connor Storrie

Heated Rivalry lead François Arnaud speaks out against online trolls and 'shipper' harassment following dating rumours involving his co-star, Connor Storrie, during a New York tour.

The Conversation

‘Heated Rivalry’ scores for queer visibility — but also exposes the limits of representation

Heated Rivalry, the Bell Media-produced Canadian gay hockey romance based on the novel by Rachel Reid, has taken the world by storm. The series stars Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander, a Japanese Canadian hockey player for the Montréal Metros, and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov, a Russian hockey player for…

Evening Standard

Heated Rivalry: Gay sex in men's sport isn't the only taboo this hit show is breaking

We love watching hot men get it on — why are TV execs so shocked by this winning formula?

Evening Standard

Heated Rivalry: Inside the lives of Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie

No one expected Heated Rivalry to be a hit. Now the “gay hockey show” is all anyone can talk about. Here’s the lowdown on its leading men

Woman & Home

Heated Rivalry timeline explained: When is it all happening and for how long?

Some viewers are a little confused by the time jumps in the hit drama, so we've done a deep dive on it to clear things up

The Guardian - US

Erotic gay smash Heated Rivalry is a well-timed defense of intimacy coordinators

The small screen phenomenon, and its publicized use of intimacy coordinators, has arrived as established Hollywood names have started to criticize the role

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