Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams at the recent Golden Globes in January in Beverly Hills. Rich Polk/2026GG Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have officially found their next project together - the 2026 Olympic Torch Relay. The breakout stars of the queer hockey drama that has become a phenomenon have been selected as torchbearers for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, HBO Max announced Wednesday morning. The games will be airing on the steaming service to customers in Europe. Wednesday's news is just the latest feat for the two newcomers, who shot to stardom in the Jacob Tierney-created series. Last week, Williams made his runway debut, walking in Dsquared2's Milan Fashion Week show. Earlier that week, Storrie appeared on both Late Night with Seth Meyers and Today. Related Stories Movies 'Red, White & Royal Wedding': Uma Thurman, Sarah Shahi Among Returning Cast as Sequel Starts Filming News 'KPop Demon Hunters,' 'Heated Rivalry' Creators, Sarah McLachlan Set for Departure 2026 Tributes The pair were the talk of the Golden Globes, despite only attending to present an award. Hollywood couldn't get enough of the actors at pre-Globes parties, as well. Heated Rivalry, hailing from Canadian streamer Crave and airing on HBO Max in the U.S., centers around a fictional hockey universe based on books by Rachel Reid. The show focuses on two rival professional players - Canada-born Shane Hollander (Williams) of the fictitious Montreal Metros and Russia-born Ilya Rozanov (Storrie) of the fictitious Boston Raiders - as they navigate a near-decade-long situationship turned relationship. The Crave renewed Heated Rivalry for a second season and HBO Max confirmed it will continue to air the series. Earlier this week, Reid announced that she'll be publishing her seventh book in the Game Changers series, which Heated Rivalry and its sequel The Long Game belong to. The book, Unrivaled, will be the next chapter in Shane and Ilya's story. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Live Feed 'Heated Rivalry' Star Christina Chang on Loving Yuna and Who She's Most Excited to Share Scenes With in Season 2 documentary Amanda Knox Has a New Documentary and a New Career Pursuit: Stand-Up Comedy (Exclusive) trailer Lewis Pullman, Director Joseph Kosinski Reunite With Michelob Ultra's Super Bowl Teaser (Exclusive) The Fien Print 'Free Bert' Review: Bert Kreischer Strips Away the Shirtless Party Boy Persona, but Also the Laughs, in New Netflix Comedy Netflix 'Finding Her Edge' Review: Netflix's YA Ice Dancing Drama Could Use More Passion and Drive Jay Asher '13 Reasons Why' Author Claims #MeToo Was Weaponized Against Him Live Feed 'Heated Rivalry' Star Christina Chang on Loving Yuna and Who She's Most Excited to Share Scenes With in Season 2 documentary Amanda Knox Has a New Documentary and a New Career Pursuit: Stand-Up Comedy (Exclusive) trailer Lewis Pullman, Director Joseph Kosinski Reunite With Michelob Ultra's Super Bowl Teaser (Exclusive) The Fien Print 'Free Bert' Review: Bert Kreischer Strips Away the Shirtless Party Boy Persona, but Also the Laughs, in New Netflix Comedy Netflix 'Finding Her Edge' Review: Netflix's YA Ice Dancing Drama Could Use More Passion and Drive Jay Asher '13 Reasons Why' Author Claims #MeToo Was Weaponized Against Him