The final episode of Heated Rivalry season one has streamed, leaving a passionate fanbase wanting more from its cast. The hockey romance series became a major talking point after its November 2025 debut on Crave in Canada and HBO Max globally. As the show enters a break before production on season two begins later in 2026, the actors are moving on to new films and series. Here is where you can see the stars of Heated Rivalry next.
Where to See Hudson Williams After Playing Shane Hollander
Hudson Williams, who portrayed the disciplined captain Shane Hollander, has booked a significant role in an upcoming Netflix drama. He will appear in The Altruists, a series based on the real-life story of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange. The show stars Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle, with Barack and Michelle Obama serving as executive producers. Williams has expressed excitement about the project, noting he is a longtime fan of Garner’s work.
Before that, audiences can hear his voice in a current project. Williams voices the character Finn in the Quinn Original audio series Ember & Ice, a fantasy romance where new episodes are currently releasing. On the film side, he has completed several independent projects. These include the short film Yoko Loko, which he described as a proof-of-concept for a potential feature. He called it “probably the most ambitious one I’ve done within four or five years”. He has also finished work on the short films Encore and 8. In a major career step following the show’s success, Williams has signed with the top-tier talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
Connor Storrie’s New Movies and Directorial Work
Connor Storrie, who gained wide recognition for his role as the sharp-tongued Ilya Rozanov, is also staying busy. He is starring in the indie sci-fi film April X, scheduled for a 2026 release. The movie, set in near-future Russia, follows his character Baxter as he searches for his missing twin sister, April, played by Lilly Krug.
Like his co-star, Storrie is also part of the voice cast for the audio series Ember & Ice, playing the character Dane. Beyond acting, Storrie has wrapped production on his feature film directorial debut, Transaction Planet, which he shot entirely on an iPhone. He funded the project with money earned from Heated Rivalry, viewing it as a creative gamble.
“I spent a solid amount of the money that I had left from Heated Rivalry… So I splurged on my feature film,” Storrie told Interview magazine. “It’s super absurdist and bizarre, but it’s just so much fun.”
He has also reportedly signed with CAA, matching the career move made by his co-star Hudson Williams.
Other Cast Members and Their Upcoming Appearances
The supporting cast of Heated Rivalry includes seasoned actors with their own upcoming work.
- François Arnaud (Scott Hunter) is a veteran actor known for The Borgias and Midnight, Texas. While his next role has not been specified in recent updates, his performance has sparked fan interest in a potential spin-off focused on his character, who is the lead in the first Game Changers novel.
- Sophie Nélisse (Rose Landry) has a strong filmography including Yellowjackets and The Kid Detective. She is likely to return to high-profile projects following her role on the hit series.
- Robbie Graham-Kuntz (Kip Grady) has a background in musical theatre and recent credits including Overcompensating (2025).
- Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova (Svetlana Vetrova) has appeared in shows like The Boys and Robyn Hood.
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The Latest on Heated Rivalry Season Two
For fans eager to return to the story of Shane and Ilya, a second season is confirmed. The pickup was officially announced on December 12, 2025. While no specific release date is set, production is not expected to begin until at least July or August 2026. Showrunner Jacob Tierney indicated the timeline for season two will be slower than the first, making a late 2026 or early 2027 release probable. The series will continue to be available on Crave in Canada and HBO Max for international audiences.
The first season, which adapts the second book in Rachel Reid‘s Game Changers series, concluded its six-episode run on December 26, 2025. Its success has driven a major surge in interest for the original 2019 novel.
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