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Heated Rivalry Season Two

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

NEWS
CASTING
FILMING LOCATIONS
PHOTOS

Filming begins mid-August for a Spring 2027 release.

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NEWS

The Hamilton Spectator – ‘Heated Rivalry’ season 2 filming in Hamilton: Check out Connor Storrie’s buzz cut – August 24, 2026 | LINK | PDF

Swooon – Your Complete Guide to ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2’s New & Returning Cast – August 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF

The Express Tribune – Justice Smith breaks silence on ‘Heated Rivalry’ casting: ‘Beyond excited’ – August 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF

Instinct – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Just Gave Us 2 More Reasons To Obsess Over the Show – August 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF

Cinemablend – How Heated Rivalry’s Newest Star Totally Manifested His Role Years Ago – August 8, 2026 | LINK | PDF

People – Heated Rivalry Creator Jacob Tierney Announces Behind-The-Scenes Book About Making the Hit Series (Exclusive) – June 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF

CASTING

A young man wearing a black turtleneck, standing with arms crossed, against a plain light background. The image is in black and white.

Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander
Montreal Metros

Close-up portrait of a young man with curly hair, wearing a blue henley shirt, looking directly at the camera.

Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov
Boston Raiders

A man with a beard sits thoughtfully on a couch, wearing a yellow corduroy jacket and a floral shirt. The setting is bright with natural light and greenery visible in the background.

Justice Smith as Harris Drover

Close-up portrait of a young man with tousled hair, wearing a sleeveless black shirt, looking directly at the camera against a neutral background.

Charlie Gillespie as Troy Barrett
Ottawa Centaurs

Edvin Ryding as Luca Haas
Ottawa Centaurs

Robert Naylor as Wyatt Hayes
Ottawa Centaurs

Priyanka as Tarek

Sabrina Jalees as Farah Jalali

Emily Hampshire as Vanessa

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)

FILMING LOCATIONS

August 2026

Museum London – 421 Ridout Street North, London, ON

Canada Life Place – 99 Dundas Street, London, ON

Turner Family Funeral Home Ltd. – 53 Main St, Dundas, ON

J.L. Grightmire Market Street Arena – 35 Market St S, Dundas, ON

SEASON TWO PHOTOS

SPECULATION

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