Upcoming Projects Confirmed
The series will also feature an independent film. Filming for both seasons is currently underway. The seasons are expected to wrap by late November or early December.
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A heated, independent film will shoot in December. This is planned as a Christmas special or holiday-themed episode. It aims for a December theatrical release in the future. Ilya and Shane Williams of Storrie will not be in it. The focus is on the first season's couple, Scott (François Arnaud) and Kip (Robbie G. K.), plus other series characters. Rachel Reid, author of the bestseller Game Changers , wrote a short story, Merry Christmas, Scott and Kip! , detailing their first Christmas together.
Official Statements and Speculation
A Crave representative stated no projects are confirmed. Speculation grew after Dylan Walsh posted a viral video in August. He mentioned potentially making 12 episodes. Creator Jacob Tierney later clarified this to Andy Cohen. He confirmed Season 2 will have six episodes, like Season 1. Neither he nor Crave confirmed a Season 3 pickup. Tierney said filming would finish by year-end, without specifics.
Box Office and Season Details
Heated Rivalry is available for limited theatrical runs on HBO Max in the US and other key regions. Season 1 grossed $420,000 across 880 theaters last Friday. The opening weekend reached $1.3 million. Season 2 is confirmed for a Spring 2027 premiere, likely in April.
Series Evolution
The hockey romance premiered on November 28, gaining pop culture traction. It adapted Heated Rivalry , detailing the romance between Shane Hollander (Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Storrie). Season 2 will follow Shane and Ilya using The Long Game . It introduces Harris Drover and Troy Barrett, played by Justiță Smith and Charlie Gillespie. Emily Hampshire, Brendan Morgan, David Tomlinson, and Lauren Chan are new cast members. Regal is also launching Season 1 episodes this weekend.
