Canadian actor Jack Innanen was offered a starring role in the second season of Heated Rivalry but ultimately had to decline due to production scheduling conflicts, as reported by Entertainment Weekly. Innanen, known for his roles in Adults and Big Mistakes, had become a popular fan choice for the upcoming season of the hockey romance drama.
Interest and Discussions
Innanen had previously expressed interest in joining the series and revealed earlier this year that he had held discussions about a potential role. Entertainment Weekly reported that Innanen received an official offer for a major part in the second season. However, conflicting production commitments prevented him from accepting the opportunity. Specific details about the role have not been disclosed.
Upcoming Projects
The actor is set to return for season 2 of Netflix’s Big Mistakes, which recently secured a renewal following a successful debut season. Production on the comedy series is expected to take place in New Jersey, with Innanen reprising his role as Max. Additionally, Innanen remains busy with multiple television projects, including the upcoming second season of FX’s Adults, which is scheduled to premiere later this year.
Heated Rivalry Season 2 Details
Heated Rivalry season 2 is expected to begin filming later this year ahead of its planned 2027 release. The new season will adapt events from Rachel Reid’s novel The Long Game, continuing the story of hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. Fans had widely speculated that Innanen could portray either Troy Barrett or Wyatt Hayes, two prominent characters from Reid’s hockey romance universe. Showrunner Jacob Tierney previously confirmed that Troy Barrett would appear in the upcoming season. The series is produced by Crave in Canada and will stream internationally on HBO Max.
