‘Heated Rivalry‘ Stars Set to Shine at the 2026 Golden Globes
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Heated Rivalry, the hit series from Crave and HBO Max, is gaining significant recognition as awards season heats up. Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are slated to present at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards on January 11th [1], marking their first major awards appearance as the show’s release.
Rising Stars and Critical Acclaim
Williams and storrie’s ascent to prominence has been rapid, fueled by the show’s success and a well-received press tour described as “truly joyful.” François arnaud, a co-star in Heated Rivalry, previously presented at the Critics Choice Awards.Despite the first season concluding on December 26th, both actors continue to garner attention, recently signing with CAA for portrayal.
Late-Night Debuts and Season Two
The actors are also making waves in late-night television. Hudson Williams made his debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on January 7th, and Connor Storrie is scheduled to appear on Late Night with Seth Meyers on January 12th.
Heated Rivalry, created by Letterkenny alum Jacob tierney, centers on the complex relationship between Shane Hollander (Williams), a Canadian hockey player, and Ilya Rozanov (Storrie), a Russian player. The series explores their decade-long rivalry and eventual romance within the competitive world of professional hockey.
Future of the Series
Crave has renewed Heated Rivalry for a second season,with HBO Max continuing to air the series in the U.S. Jacob Tierney is confirmed to return as director, and is considering bringing in additional writers to assist with the new season.
Eligibility Concerns for Major Awards
Despite its popularity, Heated Rivalry faces challenges in competing at the Primetime emmy Awards due to funding rules regarding foreign productions [2], [3]. Though, the series remains eligible for the International Emmy Awards [1].
The 2026 Golden Globes will air live from 8 -11 p.m. ET / 5 -8 p.m. PT on CBS, streaming on Paramount+, Sunday, jan. 11.