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Bell Media chief Sean Cohan says the hit Heated Rivalry is catalyzing a new wave of Canadian drama, fueling Crave subscriber growth and a “re‑heating” binge phenomenon while Bell plans more in‑house projects (including Yaga, Slo Pitch, Beer, Lesbians and Baseball!) to take Canadian storytelling global, even though Heated Rivalry isn’t Emmy eligible.
With a shoestring budget, Heated Rivalry’s cinematographer Jackson Parrell aimed for a cinematic look, lighting a Russian funeral scene in a Hamilton dining room and shaping the series’ globe-trotting Montreal–Moscow–Vegas locales, adapted from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers; the result has produced meme-worthy moments while streaming on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the U.S.
Connor Storrie, a Texas-born actor who once worked in restaurants, emerges as Ilya Rozanov in HBO Max’s Heated Rivalry, adapting Rachel Reid’s hockey romance. The show’s breakthrough on HBO, strong on-screen chemistry with Hudson Williams, and commitment to the source material boosted its popularity and secured a Season 2 renewal. Storrie discusses working with creator Jacob Tierney, the importance of honoring the books, and anticipated deeper vulnerability in Shane and Ilya’s evolving relationship, with Reid’s involvement helping align fans’ expectations.
Heated Rivalry, a series based on Rachel Reid's Game Changers books, has become a global hit, praised for its authentic portrayal of queer love, chemistry between leads, and bold sex scenes, with creator Jacob Tierney emphasizing its heartfelt and sexy storytelling. The series continues to gain momentum with new releases and awards, resonating deeply with audiences worldwide.
Jacob Tierney discusses the emotional season finale of 'Heated Rivalry,' the potential for him to write and direct all of season 2, and the show's focus on queer joy and character development, with hints at heavier themes in the sequel.