Heated Rivalry Season 2 is filming, and Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie are joining as Harris and Troy, adding a fresh romance to the ice.
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Justice Smith plays Harris Drover, Ottawa's social media manager, whose warm connection with hockey player Troy Barrett grows into one of Season 2's main relationships.
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Charlie Gillespie plays Troy Barrett, a hockey player traded to Ottawa after distancing himself from an old teammate, placing him directly in Ilya Rozanov's world.
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Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie return as Shane and Ilya, keeping their love story central while Season 2 also opens space for Harris and Troy.
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The Long Game continues Shane and Ilya's story, while Role Model follows Harris and Troy, letting both romances cross paths through their shared Ottawa setting.
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Filming is underway in Canada, and the new season is expected in spring 2027, though the show has not announced an official episode count yet.
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Want more on Harris, Troy, Shane, Ilya, filming, the books, and the spring 2027 release? Read the full article for every confirmed Season 2 update.
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