For Heated Rivalry Stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, the Sex Is the Easy Part
Vanity Fair • • general
Key Points:
- Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams gained rapid fame for their roles in Heated Rivalry, a gay hockey romance series based on Rachel Reid’s novels, praised for their strong on-screen chemistry and intimate performances.
- The Canadian production, following the rivalry and romance between their characters, premiered in Canada before HBO Max picked it up for simultaneous release in the US, Australia, New Zealand, and Spain, significantly expanding its audience.
- Both relatively new actors, Storrie and Williams have diverse backgrounds and ambitions, with Williams transitioning from aspirations in sports to acting, and Storrie pursuing performance arts from a young age despite skepticism.
- The actors embraced the vulnerability required for their roles, including numerous intimate scenes, supported by an intimacy coordinator, and highlighted
