Director Jacob Tierney has made a polite request to fans of the popular TV series “Heated Rivalry,” asking for their cooperation in giving the cast and crew space during the filming of Season 2. The message, shared on the show’s official Instagram account, urged fans who come across filming locations to respect the crew’s need for privacy.
Season 2 of “Heated Rivalry” is currently being filmed in Toronto and Montreal, with a possibility of returning to familiar sites in Hamilton, Ontario. Fans have been eager to catch glimpses of the show’s stars, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, who were recently spotted together in downtown Toronto. Williams’ sighting with a Canadian Tire tote bag even sparked a shopping craze.
The queer hockey romance, which premiered in late 2025, quickly gained a global fanbase for its lead actors, Williams and Storrie. Despite the attention, the actors have been setting boundaries with fans and paparazzi. One incident involved Storrie declining a fan’s photo request in Toronto, while Williams faced a tense situation with alleged autograph-sellers in Paris.
In addition to “Heated Rivalry,” another high-profile project drawing attention in Toronto is Sarah Polley’s movie adaptation of “The Bell Jar,” featuring pop star Billie Eilish. Despite efforts to maintain a closed set, photos from the filming location have surfaced on social media. While no public request for privacy has been issued by the film’s director or official accounts, the situation continues to attract interest from fans and media alike.