Diemer, Jafargholi to Lead Heated Rivalry Season 2
Daniel Diemer (Percy Jackson) and Shaheen Jafargholi (War) have joined Heated Rivalry Season 2, portraying Ryan Price and Fabian Salah, respectively. They join returning leads Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, Justice Smith, and Charlie Gillespie, with the new season set to premiere in spring 2027. The LGBTQIA drama from Accent Aigu Entertainment is produced for Crave in Canada and HBO in the U.S., with Bell Media’s Crave ordering the second season and CMF support. Additional cast includes Emily Hampshire, Edvin Ryding, Robert Naylor, and Sabrina Jalees, and Sphere Abacus handles international distribution as the project returns for a second season following its prior success.