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Heated Rivalry adds Kevin Zegers, Paul Gross, and Milla Jovovich for season two

The hockey romance series continues filming its second season ahead of an expected spring 2027 release on Crave and HBO Max.

Updated Sep 3, 2026 · 19:20 UTC3 reports

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Kevin Zegers, Paul Gross, and Milla Jovovich have joined the cast of the hockey drama series Heated Rivalry for its second season.
Zegers portrays Coach Wiebe, Gross plays league commissioner Roger Crowell, and Jovovich appears as therapist Dr. Galina Molchalin.
Season two adapts Rachel Reid's novel The Long Game alongside elements from other books in the series, with production underway for a targeted spring 2027 premiere on Crave and HBO Max.

Kevin Zegers, Paul Gross, and Milla Jovovich have been cast in key roles for the second season of Heated Rivalry.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
Zegers will play head coach Coach Wiebe, Gross will portray league commissioner Roger Crowell, and Jovovich will play therapist Dr. Galina Molchalin.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
Series leads Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie return as Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, alongside returning cast members including François Arnaud, Robbie G.K., and Sophie Nélisse.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
The sophomore season primarily adapts Rachel Reid's novel The Long Game, incorporating elements from her books Role Model and Tough Guy.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety · Variety]
The series is created, directed, and executive produced by Jacob Tierney, with Mike Goldbach joining as co-writer for season two.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety · Variety]
Season two is currently filming and targeting a spring 2027 broadcast on Crave and HBO Max.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]

A specific release date beyond the spring 2027 target window has not been announced.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]