Critically acclaimed, including in France where it aired on HBO Max, Jacob Tierney’s series blending hockey and gay romances, Heated Rivalry, will return next year for a season 2. It is still too early for first images of this follow-up inspired by Rachel Reid’s novels, but the cast is expanding very seriously with many new names revealed today.
A cast that will leave no one cold
The latest announcement concerns three actors: Kevin Zegers (The Madison) as Coach Wiebe, Paul Gross (Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway) as Commissioner Roger Crowell, and Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil) as Dr. Galina Molchalina.
But before that, many (many) other names, already present in season 1 or not, have been mentioned: in addition to Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie in the lead roles, season 2 of Heated Rivalry will be an opportunity to see or see again Justice Smith, Charlie Gillespie, Daniel Diemer, Shaheen Jafargholi, Robert Naylor, Sophie Nélisse, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, Edvin Ryding, François Arnaud, Christina Chang, Dylan Walsh, Robbie G.K., Callan Potter, Benjamin Roy, Kamilla Kowal, Emily Hampshire, Sabrina Jalees and Priyanka.
Season 2 of Heated Rivalry will arrive in spring 2027 on HBO Max.