Jacob Tierney has previously mentioned his rapid work pace when it comes to producing television shows.
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 team is currently filming two new seasons simultaneously, based on insider information.
According to Deadline, both Season 2 and Season 3 will consist of six episodes each, with filming expected to conclude by early December.
Fans who have been revisiting the first six episodes of Heated Rivalry can look forward to the continuation of the story in spring 2027 on Crave and HBO Max.
Moreover, as stated by Deadline, more queer hockey romance is on the way.
Sources indicate that a standalone Heated Rivalry film is set to begin shooting next month, with a theatrical debut planned for December 2027.
Filming for at least Season 2 is already in progress, but Crave is remaining tight-lipped about any new updates, stating to CBC News that there are no projects to confirm at this time.
Francois Arnaud, left, portrays Scott Hunter, the hockey player who openly expresses his love for Kip Grady, portrayed by Robbie G.K., in the Heated Rivalry series. (Crave)
Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are each committed to three seasons of the show, according to GQ.
The fan-favorite characters Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov (played by Williams and Storrie) are not anticipated to appear in the movie, which Deadline describes as potentially being a “Christmas special or 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 insights into the film’s plot.
Heated Rivalry in Theatres
If the reports hold true, the film has not even begun filming yet, yet Heated Rivalry is already making notable box office earnings.
Recently, fans across Britain, the U.S., and Canada flocked to cinemas to enjoy back-to-back episodes of Season 1.
Cineplex has not disclosed Canadian box office figures to CBC News, but a representative noted that “audience interest has been robust.”
In fact, the demand has been so significant that Cineplex announced that “episodes 5 and 6 of Heated Rivalry will also be available in 4DX for a single day at select locations on Nov. 16.”
That’s right, those are the theatres featuring moving seats, wind, and water effects.
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Furthermore, Variety indicates that the limited theatrical release has already brought in $1.4 million US from 945 theatres.
Variety describes this as an “impressive haul,” especially considering that the show remains available for streaming at home, and ticket prices were slightly lower than what research firm EntTelligence identifies as the average movie price.