Before ‘Heated Rivalry’ Blew Up, Creator Jacob Tierney Shared His Hopes for the Series With Us
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Key Points:
- The Crave original series Heated Rivalry, based on Rachel Reid’s bestselling Game Changers novels, has become a global cultural phenomenon, with millions of viewers captivated by the story of hockey rivals turned lovers Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.
- The series, praised for its authentic portrayal of queer relationships and steamy sex scenes, was carefully adapted by creator Jacob Tierney into six one-hour episodes, emphasizing character chemistry and realism through extensive actor training and collaboration with an intimacy coordinator.
- Co-leads Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have emerged as breakout stars, gaining international recognition including late-night TV debuts and a Golden Globes presenting slot, while the series continues to expand its audience with a UK release and a GLAAD
