Attention fans of the TV series “Heated Rivalry”: The Straw + Berry won’t be serving smoothies to you. Your ice time is not now, and the cottage is off-limits. The cast and crew of Season 2 are filming, so please respect their space as requested by Director Jacob Tierney. The message was shared on the official Instagram account of the show, urging fans to allow the team to work undisturbed.
Season 2 of “Heated Rivalry” is currently in production in Toronto and Montreal, with the possibility of revisiting familiar locations in Hamilton, Ontario. Fans have been excited to catch glimpses of the lead actors, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, as they were spotted together in downtown Toronto recently. Williams’ appearance with a Canadian Tire reusable bag even sparked a shopping frenzy at Canadian Tire.
Following the show’s successful premiere in late 2025, Williams and Storrie gained a global fan base, attracting significant attention not commonly seen by Canadian TV stars. They have been cautious in maintaining boundaries with fans and the media. Recent incidents include Storrie declining a photo request in Toronto and Williams facing autograph-sellers in Paris.
Apart from “Heated Rivalry,” another project drawing attention in Toronto is Sarah Polley’s film adaptation of “The Bell Jar,” featuring pop star Billie Eilish. Despite efforts to keep the set closed, unauthorized photos surfaced on social media, some taken by paparazzi and others by fans. There has been no official request for privacy from the film’s director or social media accounts yet.