"Recently, Tierney and executive producer Brendan Brady stopped by CBS Mornings to talk about the phenomenon, and it's there they confirmed production for the new episodes isn't slated to begin until August, which host Gayle King later confirmed means Season 2 is currently expected to premiere in April 2027. Not April 2026, mind you-because, how? April 2027, a.k.a. 14 months from now."
"Since then, the little Canadian-gay-hockey-drama-that-could has become a proper cultural juggernaut, propelling stars Connor Storrie & Hudson Williams to superstardom, inspiring watch parties, themed dance nights, and look-alike contests, and launching a million think pieces about why even queer women are going gaga for this M4M romance."
""There will be more Heated Rivalry on your TVs truly as soon as humanly possible," Tierney said, preemptively attempting to assuage hungry fans who will claim that's too far off. In the meantime, he hopes audiences are just able to "enjoy the yearn.""
Heated Rivalry, a Canadian gay hockey drama adapted from Rachel Reid's Game Changers book series, concluded its six-episode first season and unexpectedly became a major cultural phenomenon. The show propelled stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams to prominence, inspiring watch parties, themed events, and widespread cultural discussion. Despite its modest budget and original production for Canadian network Crave before HBO Max acquisition, the series generated enormous fan engagement and high expectations for its continuation. Creator Jacob Tierney and executive producer Brendan Brady announced that Season 2 production begins in August, with the premiere scheduled for April 2027, approximately 14 months away. Tierney acknowledged the long wait while encouraging fans to embrace the anticipation.
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