Jacob Tierney has previously mentioned his rapid pace when creating a television series.
However, it seems that the executive producer, director, and writer of the Heated Rivalry show has been exceptionally active this past year, as Deadline reports the cast and crew are currently working on not just one but two new seasons, according to insider information.
According to Deadline’s findings, 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 revisiting the initial six episodes of Heated Rivalry will finally witness the continuation of the storyline in spring 2027, available on Crave and HBO Max.
Moreover, as per Deadline, there is additional queer hockey romance on the horizon.
Sources have indicated that a standalone Heated Rivalry film is slated to begin filming next month, aiming for a theatrical release in December 2027.
At least the filming for Season 2 is already in progress, but Crave remains tight-lipped about any updates, stating to CBC News that they have no projects to announce.
Francois Arnaud, left, portrays Scott Hunter, the hockey player who openly expresses his affection for Kip Grady, played by Robbie G.K., in the Heated Rivalry series. (Crave)
Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have each signed contracts for three seasons of the series, as reported by GQ.
Beloved characters Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov (played by Williams and Storrie, respectively) are not anticipated to appear in the film, which Deadline describes as potentially 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, this story may provide hints regarding the film’s plot.
Heated Rivalry in theatres
If the reports hold true, the movie hasn’t even begun filming yet, yet Heated Rivalry is already achieving remarkable box office success.
Over the past weekend, audiences in the UK, the US, and Canada flocked to cinemas to watch back-to-back episodes of Season 1.
Cineplex did not disclose Canadian box office figures to CBC News, but a spokesperson mentioned that “audience interest has been robust.”
In fact, due to high demand, Cineplex announced that “episodes 5 and 6 of Heated Rivalry will also be shown in 4DX for one day only at selected venues on Nov. 16.”
That’s right, those are the theaters equipped with moving seats and special 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 across 945 theaters.
Variety describes this as an “impressive haul,” especially considering the show is still available for streaming at home, and that ticket prices were slightly lower than the average identified by research firm EntTelligence.