Heated Rivalry Season 2 Cast and Plot Details Revealed

Filming for the second season of the hit hockey romance series 'Heated Rivalry' has commenced in Toronto, with leads Corrie Storrie and Hudson Williams spotted on location. The season, greenlit by Crave and HBO, is expected to premiere in spring 2027, according to creator Jacob Tierney, who noted it will not be two years but also not 18 months. Plot specifics remain under wraps, but author Rachel Reid's sixth book in the Game Changer series, 'The Long Game,' is expected to serve as source material, with Storrie hinting fans should read it for spoilers. Tierney confirmed on the Loon Call podcast that a key storyline will involve Shane coming out to his teammates, a moment he insists must be shown on screen. The cast includes returning leads Storrie and Williams, with Christina Chang and Dylan Walsh likely reprising their roles as Shane's parents. François Arnaud and Robbie Graham-Kuntz are not yet confirmed but are expected to return as Scott and Kip, given their popularity. New cast members include Justice Smith as Harris Drover, Emily Hampshire, Edvin Ryding, Robert Naylor, Sabrina Jalees, and Priyanka. Justin Stockman, vice president of content development at Bell Media, mentioned the possibility of a bonus episode before the season, though he emphasized not rushing the process to maintain quality.