Jacob Tierney has previously mentioned how swiftly he operates while producing a television series.
However, it seems the executive producer, director, and writer of the Heated Rivalry series has been particularly active in the last year, as Deadline reports that the cast and crew are currently working on not just one but two new seasons, according to insiders.
According to Deadline’s article, both Season 2 and Season 3 will consist of six episodes each, with filming expected to conclude by early December.
Viewers who have been “reheating” the initial six episodes of Heated Rivalry will finally be able to witness the continuation of the narrative in spring 2027, available on Crave and HBO Max.
Moreover, Deadline indicates that additional queer hockey romance content is on the way.
Their sources disclose that a standalone Heated Rivalry film will begin shooting next month, aiming for a theatrical release in December 2027.
Filming for at least Season 2 is already in progress, although Crave remains tight-lipped regarding any new updates, stating to CBC News that there are no projects to announce.
Francois Arnaud, left, portrays Scott Hunter, the hockey player who openly expresses his love for Kip Grady, played by Robbie G.K., in the Heated Rivalry television series. (Crave)
Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have both committed to three seasons of the series, according to GQ.
Fan-favorite characters Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov (played by Williams and Storrie, respectively) are not anticipated to appear in the film, which Deadline has described as potentially being “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, it may provide some insights into the movie’s plot.
Heated Rivalry in theatres
If the reports hold true, the film hasn’t even begun shooting yet, and Heated Rivalry is already achieving remarkable box office success.
This past weekend, audiences in the UK, the US, and Canada flocked to theaters to enjoy back-to-back episodes from Season 1.
Cineplex did not disclose Canadian box office figures to CBC News, but a spokesperson mentioned that “audience interest has been robust.”
Indeed, demand has been so significant that Cineplex announced that “episodes 5 and 6 of Heated Rivalry will also be shown in 4DX for one day only at select venues on Nov. 16.”
That means those are the cinemas equipped with moving seats and effects like wind and water.
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Nevertheless, Variety reports that the limited theatrical release has already amassed $1.4 million US from 945 theaters.
Variety characterizes this as an “impressive haul,” particularly as the series remains available for streaming online, and the ticket prices were slightly lower than what research firm EntTelligence identifies as the average movie ticket cost.