Jacob Tierney has previously mentioned how swiftly he operates when it comes to producing a TV show.
However, it seems the executive producer, director, and writer of the Heated Rivalry series has been particularly occupied over the last year, as Deadline has indicated that the cast and crew are in the midst of filming not just one, but two new seasons, according to insiders.
The report from Deadline stated that both Season 2 and Season 3 will consist of six episodes each and are expected to conclude filming by early December.
Fans who have been eagerly “reheating” the initial six episodes of Heated Rivalry will finally be able to witness how the narrative unfolds in spring 2027, available on Crave and HBO Max.
Additionally, according to Deadline, more queer hockey romance is on the way.
Sources revealed that a standalone Heated Rivalry film is set to begin shooting next month, with an anticipated theatrical release in December 2027.
Filming for at least Season 2 is already in progress, though Crave is remaining tight-lipped about any updates, informing CBC News that they have no projects to announce.
Francois Arnaud, on the left, portrays Scott Hunter, the hockey player who openly expresses his love for Kip Grady, played by Robbie G.K., in the Heated Rivalry series. (Crave)
Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have both committed to three seasons of the series, as per GQ.
Familiar characters Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov (played by Williams and Storrie, respectively) are anticipated to be absent from the film, which Deadline described as potentially being “like a Christmas special or a holiday-themed episode.”
Interestingly, Rachel Reid, the Halifax-born author of the Game Changers series that inspired Heated Rivalry, has penned a holiday-themed short story set in that universe.
Titled Merry Christmas, Scott and Kip, it may provide some hints regarding the film’s plot.
Heated Rivalry in theatres
If the reports hold true, the movie hasn’t even entered production yet, yet Heated Rivalry is already making significant box office earnings.
This past weekend, audiences in the UK, the US, and Canada flocked to cinemas to enjoy back-to-back episodes of Season 1.
Cineplex hasn’t disclosed Canadian box office figures to CBC News, but a spokesperson noted that “audience interest has been robust.”
In fact, demand has been so substantial that Cineplex announced “episodes 5 and 6 of Heated Rivalry will be shown in 4DX for one day only at select locations on Nov. 16.”
Indeed, those are the theatres equipped with moving seats and effects like wind and water.
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However, Variety reports that the limited theatrical release has already brought in $1.4 million US from 945 theatres.
Variety considers this an “impressive haul,” especially given that the series remains available for streaming at home, and the ticket price was slightly lower than the average movie cost identified by research firm EntTelligence.
