Jacob Tierney has previously mentioned how swiftly he operates when producing a TV show.
However, it seems that the executive producer, director, and writer of the Heated Rivalry series has been particularly active in the last year, as Deadline has disclosed that the cast and crew are in the midst of filming not just one but two new seasons.
According to Deadline’s report, both Season 2 and Season 3 will consist of six episodes each and are expected to complete filming by early December.
Viewers who have been “reheating” the first six episodes of Heated Rivalry can look forward to seeing the storyline unfold in spring 2027 on Crave and HBO Max.
Furthermore, Deadline indicates that additional queer hockey romance is on the way.
Sources reveal that a standalone Heated Rivalry film is set to begin shooting next month, with a theatrical release anticipated for December 2027.
At least filming for Season 2 has already commenced, but Crave remains tight-lipped about any further updates, informing CBC News that there are no projects to confirm.
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 each committed to three seasons of the show, as reported by GQ.
The popular characters Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov (portrayed by Williams and Storrie, respectively) are not expected to appear in the film, which Deadline described as potentially being “a Christmas special or a holiday-themed episode.”
Coincidentally, Rachel Reid, the Halifax-born author of the Game Changers series that inspired Heated Rivalry, has crafted a holiday-themed short story set in that realm.
Titled Merry Christmas, Scott and Kip, this tale may provide some hints regarding the film’s plot.
Heated Rivalry in theatres
If the reports hold true, the film has yet to begin shooting, yet Heated Rivalry is already achieving remarkable box office figures.
Recently, fans in the U.K., the U.S., and Canada flocked to theaters to enjoy back-to-back episodes of Season 1.
Cineplex did not disclose Canadian box office figures to CBC News, but a representative mentioned that “audience interest has been strong.”
In fact, demand has been so significant that Cineplex announced “episodes 5 and 6 of Heated Rivalry will also be showcased in 4DX for one day only at select locations on Nov. 16.”
Indeed, these are the theaters equipped with moving seats, along with wind and water effects.
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Nonetheless, Variety reports that the limited theatrical release has already accumulated $1.4 million US across 945 theaters.
Variety considers this an “impressive haul,” especially given that the show is still available for streaming at home, and ticket prices were slightly lower than the average movie price identified by research firm EntTelligence.