As one of the many people who became obsessed with Heated Rivalry last year, you best believe I’ve been impatiently awaiting the second season of this book-to-screen adaptation. Many other fans have as well, and the intense popularity of this show has been a lot to take in. Now, as the cast and crew get back to work on Season 2, they are urging fans to remain calm and give them the space they need to film this next chapter of Shane and Ilya’s story.
Unlike when they filmed Season 1, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, who play Ilya and Shane, respectively, are household names and viral heartthrobs. These actors and this show are so big that even the NHL’s commissioner has commented on it all, and now, all eyes will be on them and this production. However, as filming begins in Toronto, creator Jacob Tierney and the show’s team are urging fans to give them “space.” Here’s the full statement that was posted on Instagram:
