All the information we have on Season Two of Heated Rivalry. Beware of spoilers!

Filming later in 2026 for a 2027 release.

We have some casting call news!

• HARRIS DROVER (This character is from Role Model. In the book Harris is the love interest of Troy) – Male, 25. Non-athlete, warm smile. Cute. Disarming. Ottawa’s boisterous social media manager with a heart of gold and the ability to connect with people. Very funny! *This role will have implied sex, nudity and kissing. This character will be bare-chested, bare-buttocks-no full frontal nudity. This role may require an option. (SERIES RECURRING)
• ERIC BENNETT (This character is from Common Goal. In the book Eric is the love interest of Kyle) – Male, Early 40s. Athletic build. Eric is a recently retired goalie for the New York Admirals on a journey of self-discovery. Newly divorced and newly out as Bi, Eric worries he’s too old to join the queer dating scene, especially when he has a crush on a much younger man… *This role will have implied sex, nudity and kissing. This character will be bare-chested, bare-buttocks—no full frontal nudity. Skating or Hockey is an asset but not necessary. This role may require an option. (SERIES RECURRING)
• RYAN PRICE (This character is from Tough Guy. In the book Ryan is the love interest of Fabian) – Male, Late 20’s/early 30’s. Huge and broadly built hockey enforcer. Possibly redheaded. Worn down by years of physical pain. Ryan’s terrifying on the ice – but shy and adorably awkward in regular life. Gentle giant. *This role will have implied sex, nudity and kissing. This character will be bare-chested, bare-buttocks—no full frontal nudity. Skating or Hockey is an asset but not necessary. This role may require an option. (SERIES RECURRING)
• FABIAN SALAH (This character is from Tough Guy. In the book Fabian is the love interest of Ryan) – Male, Late 20’s/early 30’s. Lebanese-descent, androgynous, lean and lithe.
  Magnetic and self-assured. Talented violinist/songwriter, who hates hockey and still harbours feelings for his teenage crush. Fabian wears nail polish and sleek eyeliner. *PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF ANY MUSICAL ABILITY (singing or instrument). This role will have implied sex, nudity and kissing. This character will be bare-chested, bare-buttocks— no full frontal nudity. his role may require an option. (SERIES RECURRING)
• LUCA HAAS (This character is from The Long Game) – Male, 20s. A rookie from Europe. Fresh-faced. Clean cut. Earnest and awkward. The newest player on the Ottawa Centaurs that Ilya takes under his wing. Skating or Hockey is an asset but not necessary. This role may require an option. (SERIES RECURRING)
• WYATT HAYES (This character is featured in multiple books) – Male, 30. Athletic goalie build. Warm and generous. Everyone’s best bud. Wyatt was a backup goaltender in Toronto until he was traded to Ottawa, where he became their star goalie. Wyatt prides himself on being an ally to all of his teammates (out or otherwise) and doesn’t put up with the toxic hockey culture. Skating or Hockey is an asset but not necessary. This role may require an option. (SERIES RECURRING)
• DR. GALINA MOLCHALINA – Female, 50s. Ilya’s therapist. All scenes in Russian. Dr. Galina plays a big role in llya’s mental health journey. Must Speak Fluent Russian. (SERIES RECURRING)
• DALLAS KENT (This character is from multiple books and as the call implies, is one of the villains of the story) – Male, 25. Toronto’s Star centre who acts like a piece of shit on and off the ice. He’s aggressive, homophobic and awful to women and totally charming. Skating or Hockey is an asset but not necessary. This role may require an option. (SERIES RECURRING)