US EditionGay ice hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry' becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws
- Jonah De Simone, former Guelph Gryphon and on-ice body double, performed for Hudson Williams during filming at the Sleeman Centre using Guelph Storm branding.
- On a tight budget under $5 million, the series was shot in just over a month, prompting local hires and consulting from Josh Dixon, Guelph Gryphons head coach.
- Jacob Tierney created, wrote and directed Heated Rivalry, which debuted on Crave on November 28 and quickly became Crave's most-watched original with season two confirmed.
- Local advocates say the show fills a gap in men's sports representation and hope the Guelph Storm will expand pride nights and embrace this cultural moment.
- Internationally, audiences in countries with restricted LGBTQ rights, including Russia, and Chinese audiences earlier this month have sought out the series through unofficial means as episode five drives intense attention.
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‘Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams Wants To “Break The Idea Of Shane” In Other Projects: “There’s A Lot I Want To Do”
As Heated Rivalry fans patiently await a second season of LGBTQ hockey romance, Hudson Williams wants to show off his range. The actor, who plays closeted Montreal Metros captain Shane Hollander on the Crave/HBO Max series, recently teased what other projects he has on the horizon, explaining that he doesn’t “want every role to be […]
Gay Olympian Gus Kenworthy Reveals His Surprising Celebrity Parallel To 'Heated Rivalry'
The characters of Heated Rivalry have inspired thirst-trap TikToks, memes, and award-show commentary—and now, an Olympian. Or, as Gus Kenworthy recently suggested, maybe the inspiration ran the other way.In an interview with The New Yorker published Sunday, the British-American freestyle skier acknowledged the striking “parallels” he sees between the hit series and his own private life, particularly in the years before he publicly addressed his …
‘Heated Rivalry’ star weighs in on show’s blockbuster viral success
CNN News Central’s Kate Bolduan and John Berman speak with Christina Chang, the most popular hockey mom in America, about her role on “Heated Rivalry” as Shane’s mom and why the show is such a blockbuster hit.
In the hyped series "Heated Rivalry" two professional ice hockey players fall in love with each other. Why she is especially loved by women.
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