Heated Rivalry adds to the cast of its second season. Daniel Diemer, seen in Percy Jackson et les Olympiens and The Half of It, will play Ryan Price. Shaheen Jafargholi, who appeared in War and The Agency, will portray Fabian Saleh. The new episodes are slated to premiere in France in spring 2027 on HBO Max.
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will reprise their roles as Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. The season 2 cast also announced includes Justice Smith, Charlie Gillespie, Emily Hampshire, Edvin Ryding, Robert Naylor, Sabrina Jalees, and Priyanka. No detailed synopsis has yet been released to clarify the status of Ryan Price and Fabian Saleh in the follow-up.
Available in France on HBO Max since February 6, 2026, the first season of this Canadian dramatic series follows two young hockey players destined for pro careers. Their on-ice rivalry masks a relationship that develops out of the spotlight, over nearly eight years marked by competition, denial, and the challenge of balancing their feelings with their public image.
Heated Rivalry is adapted from the literary saga Game Changers by Rachel Reid, who serves as consulting producer. Jacob Tierney created the series and is overseeing the writing, directing, and executive producing. Mike Goldbach has joined the team as co-showrunner and co-writer for season 2.
Produced by Accent Aigu Entertainment in association with Bell Media's Crave, the series is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus. The first season comprises six episodes, each around 50 minutes, and is available on HBO Max. Its trailer can be found below.
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