'Heated Rivalry' Creator Doesn’t See ‘Any Reason’ to Confirm the Sexuality of Lead Actors
Casting hinged on authentic chemistry between leads Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, influencing intimate scenes and creative direction, showrunner Tierney said.
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Are the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actors Gay or Straight? Why the Show’s Creator Says Their Sexuality Doesn’t Matter | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
With everyone talking about HBO Max’s steamy new romance series Heated Rivalry, a lot of people are asking about the sexuality of the lead actors, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams. Over the years, there has been a lot of discourse in the media about whether gay roles should be played by straight actors. In recent years, it’s more common for gay characters to be played by actors who identify as LGBTQ+ in real life. So, are Connor and Hudson gay…
‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Revealed A *Spicy* Audition Detail
HBO MaxYearning for your next romance obsession? Like an early holiday gift, Heated Rivalry premiered on HBO Max on Nov. 28 — and the swoony saga of opposing hockey players is scoring with viewers.Rink RomanceBased on Rachel Reid’s novel of the same name, Heated Rivalry follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov (Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, respectively) as they explore a private, passionate connection when they’re not facing off on the ic…
'Heated Rivalry' creator doesn’t see ‘any reason’ to confirm the sexuality of lead actors
The Canadian series has gone viral since its premiere on HBO Max, sending fans into a speculation tailspin.Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie on 'Heated Rivalry'Key PointsHeated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney is shutting down speculation over whether his lead actors, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, are queer like the characters they play."You can't ask questions like that when you're casting, right? It's actually agains…
The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Auditions Were So Steamy: ‘Felt Like He Was Going to Pin Me Down and F— Me’
The stars of the new LGBTQ hockey romance series “Heated Rivalry” say the intense, slow-burn chemistry that drives the show didn’t begin on set, it erupted in the audition room. In a recent interview with Out Magazine, actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie opened up about the moment they realized their dynamic as rival athletes-turned-lovers felt electric enough to anchor the series. The project, an adaptation of Rachel Reid’s beloved “Game …
The fever for sports romance reached HBO Max in the United States. And it is that the release of “Heated Rivalry” (intense Rivalry), the series that adapts Rachel Reid’s famous literary saga “Game Changers”, has excited thousands of subscribers to the streaming platform... that have already made it their favorite production. So, if you want to know the full opening calendar of his first season, this Mix Management note is for you. It should be n…
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