"Heated Rivalry" creator Jacob Tierney teases Season 2
"Heated Rivalry" creator Jacob Tierney discussed his new book, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at making the first season, and what fans should expect in Season 2.
Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney has revealed that the second season of the hit HBO Max show will air in late spring, though he did not disclose an official release date. The upcoming season will primarily center on the romantic relationship between Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, portrayed by Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie. The storyline will largely derive from Rachel Reid's sixth installment in the Game Changers hockey romance series, The Long Game.
Tierney emphasized that the second season will delve deeper into the lives of Shane and Ilya after their "quiet happiness" at the end of Season 1. He noted that the show will explore what happens to them post-relationship, providing a more expansive universe for the characters.
Moreover, Tierney discussed his approach to incorporating intimate scenes in Heated Rivalry, aiming to use them as a storytelling device to reveal more about the characters' relationships. He noted that the sex scenes are integral to the narrative, shedding light on their characters' dynamics beyond the physical aspect. Tierney also shared that he centered Episode 5 of Season 1 around the song "I'll Believe in Anything" by Wolf Parade, a song he discovered in his early 20s and has held a significant personal meaning for him.
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