Heated Rivalry Season 2 Confirms Six Cast Additions
Heated Rivalry Season 2 Confirms Six Cast Additions
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Season 2 will include Mike Goldbach as a co-writer, while Rachel Reid will serve as a consulting producer. The series is produced for Bell Media’s Crave with Canada Media Fund participation and distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus in more than 130 countries.
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The newly announced characters have several specific connections to the hockey teams and existing storylines: Zane Boodram is an alternate captain for the Ottawa Centaurs, Lisa is married to Centaurs player Wyatt Hayes, and Gen is a professional photographer working with Harris Drover on the team’s promotional staff.
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Nick Stahl’s Curtis Barrett is described as Troy Barrett’s homophobic and toxic father, adding a family conflict to the season’s expansion of Troy’s storyline.
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The six new castings reunite creator Jacob Tierney with several former collaborators: he previously directed Gerry Dee on “Mr. D,” worked with Michelle Mylett on “Letterkenny,” and wrote and directed Nick Stahl in the 2003 film “Twist.”
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Robbie G.K. said he hopes Season 2 explores what happens after Kip and Scott’s Season 1 storyline, saying, “there’s a whole lot that could be explored after the fact.”
Heated Rivalry Season 2 is heading to HBO Max with a spring 2027 premiere, likely in April, according to Deadline. The show will continue the secret romance between Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov as they weigh going public after a decade together. Six new cast members have been announced, including David Tomlinson, Brendan Morgan, Gerry Dee, Michelle Mylett, Lauren Chan, and Nick Stahl, expanding the story beyond the main couple.
New Cast Expands Troy's Story and Team Dynamics
The six newcomers will deepen storylines across both hockey teams. David Tomlinson plays Cody Kent, a former teammate whose sexual-assault accusation triggers conflict and Troy's trade. Brendan Morgan joins as Zane Boodram, an alternate captain for the Ottawa Centaurs. Gerry Dee plays Toronto coach Cooper, Michelle Mylett is Lisa (married to Centaurs player Wyatt Hayes), Lauren Chan is Gen (a team photographer), and Nick Stahl portrays Curtis Barrett, Troy's homophobic father.
Filmmaking Begins This Summer After Script Completion
Creator Jacob Tierney will finish writing Season 2 before filming starts in August, according to Deadline. Mike Goldbach joins as co-writer while author Rachel Reid moves to consulting producer. The series is produced for Bell Media's Crave with Canada Media Fund support and distributed globally by Sphere Abacus to more than 130 countries. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie return as leads.
Tierney Reunites With Former Collaborators From Past Projects
Several castings mark creative reunions for Jacob Tierney. He previously directed Gerry Dee on the TV series Mr. D, worked with Michelle Mylett on Letterkenny, and wrote and directed Nick Stahl in the 2003 film Twist. These collaborations suggest Tierney drew from his trusted network to build Season 2's expanded ensemble.
Season 2 Draws From Reid's The Long Game Novel
The new season will adapt primarily from Rachel Reid's The Long Game, focusing on Shane and Ilya's decade-long relationship and their decision to go public. The storyline may stretch across multiple episodes or seasons. Supporting actor Robbie G.K. hinted at deeper exploration of Kip and Scott's arc, saying there's "a whole lot that could be explored after the fact," per Variety.
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