Production updates for Season 2 of Crave Original’s Heated Rivalry reveal potential filming schedule extensions after actor Dylan Walsh paused his Cameo account following a viral video leak, according to reports shared on X and Entertainment Weekly. Walsh, who stars as David Hollander, inadvertently sparked fan speculation that multiple seasons might shoot consecutively.
Production Timeline and Filming Schedule Speculation for Season 2
Filming for the sophomore season of Heated Rivalry began in Canada, following the six-episode run of the first season. According to a Cameo video shared on X, Dylan Walsh revealed plans to return to Canada for additional episode orders. “Getting ready to go back up to Canada and shoot some more episodes… I think we’re doing 12 this time,” Walsh stated in the clip. This comment led viewers to speculate whether production teams might film Seasons 2 and 3 back-to-back.
Following the circulation of the clip, Walsh temporarily updated his profile text. According to Entertainment Weekly, the actor wrote, “Stepping away because a video went viral that got me in trouble.”
Did you know?
New Cast Members Join the Sophomore Season
Deadline reported that Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie have joined the cast as leads for the upcoming season, which is scheduled to premiere in spring 2027. The casting brings specific characters from Rachel Reid’s bestselling Game Changer book series into the television adaptation.
In the fifth book of the series, titled Role Model, Charlie Gillespie plays Troy Barrett, a hockey player on Ilya’s team with a documented history of bullying. Justice Smith portrays Harris Drover, the team’s cheerful social media manager.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Heated Rivalry Season 2 premiering?
According to Deadline, Season 2 of the Crave Original series is scheduled to premiere in spring 2027.
Where is Heated Rivalry filmed?
Production for the second season takes place in Canada, according to reports from Entertainment Weekly and cast statements.
Which new actors are joining the cast for Season 2?
Deadline reported that Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie have been cast as leads for the upcoming season.
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