'Heated Rivalry' Cabin Owner Needed 'Soul Searching' Before Season 2
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Michael Kutryk, owner of the cabin featured in "Heated Rivalry" Season 1, expressed hesitation and did some "soul searching" before allowing HBO to film there again for Season 2.
- Kutryk initially considered charging the production for damages, such as a scratched table, but ultimately settled on a reasonable price without requiring them to replace the table.
- The cabin appeared in the Season 1 finale, "The Cottage," where characters Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have a private getaway, and Kutryk was surprised by the explicit content of the source audiobook by Rachel Reid.
- Despite the exposure, Kutryk emphasized his desire for privacy, noting the cabin is his personal retreat, and he is uncertain how much longer he will allow it to be shared publicly.
- Kutryk plans to evaluate public demand after Season 2 airs before deciding on future involvement with the show.
