Heated Rivalry Season 2 Filming Back-to-Back With Holiday Movie
Crave is developing two six-episode seasons and a standalone holiday film for its hit hockey series Heated Rivalry, Deadline reported. The romantic drama stars Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander. Production on the back-to-back seasons wraps in late November or early December, paving the way for a December shoot on the feature.
That standalone project is planned as a Christmas special or holiday-themed episode slated for a theatrical release next December. Sources told Deadline that Storrie and Williams do not appear in the movie. Instead, the narrative centers on Season 1 couple Scott, played by François Arnaud, and Kip, played by Robbie G.K., alongside additional characters from the series.
Book Adaptations and Cast Additions for Season 2
Season 2 is scheduled to premiere in spring 2027, with an April launch looking likely. The upcoming episodes will adapt Book 6 of Rachel Reid’s Game Changers series, titled The Long Game, while also introducing a new couple from Role Model. Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie join the cast as Harris Drover and Troy Barrett, respectively.
Creator Jacob Tierney confirmed to Andy Cohen in a SiriusXM interview that Season 2 consists of six episodes, mirroring the structure of the first season. New cast additions announced for the sophomore run include Emily Hampshire, Brendan Morgan, David Tomlinson, and Lauren Chan.
Leaked Cameo Video Sparks 12-Episode Production Rumors
Speculation regarding a 12-episode production cycle surfaced in August after a leaked Cameo video by recurring guest star Dylan Walsh. Walsh stated in the clip that the production was shooting 12 episodes this time before writing in his profile that a video went viral that got him in trouble. Crave representatives declined to confirm the expanded production slate.
Meanwhile, Crave and HBO Max have expanded the footprint of the series through theatrical distribution. Regal Entertainment Distribution organized paired-episode screenings of the first season at Regal Cinema, AMC, and Cinemark locations, pulling in $420K on Friday across 880 theaters toward an opening weekend pacing near $1.3M.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heated Rivalry
When does Heated Rivalry Season 2 premiere?
Season 2 is confirmed to premiere in spring 2027, with an April launch likely.
Who stars in the upcoming Heated Rivalry holiday movie?
The standalone theatrical film centers on Season 1 couple Scott, played by François Arnaud, and Kip, played by Robbie G.K., without Connor Storrie or Hudson Williams.
How many episodes are in Season 2?
Creator Jacob Tierney confirmed that Season 2 will consist of six episodes.
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