“Tierney and Brady have elevated and centered queer characters as fully realized leads whose desires, conflicts and tenderness are treated with dignity,” Center CEO Dr. Carla Smith said ahead of the event, per Variety. “By championing our voices, they have brought queer joy and storytelling to the mainstream media and have created work that affirms and advances our community.”
When the series debuted on HBO in November, it quickly became a phenomenon as fans fell in love with Shane and Ilya’s love story, as well as the romance between François Arnaud’s Scott Hunter and Robbie Graham-Kuntz’s Kip Grady.
Thankfully, fans won’t have to wait too long to see their favorite hockey players back in, well, action. In fact, the team behind the show is hoping for an April 2027 premiere.
Plus, Jacob confirmed in February that the series will start filming in August, adding to Gayle King during his appearance on CBS Mornings, “We’re writing it now. We’re getting ready to start shooting this summer. There will be more Heated Rivalry on your TVs, like, truly, as soon as humanly possible.”
