‘Heated Rivalry’ Casts Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie in Major Season 2 Roles
Dylan Walsh may have been put in the penalty box.
After the Heated Rivalry actor—who plays dad to Hudson Williams’ character Shane Hollander—shared details about the Crave TV show’s production schedule, he said he was reprimanded.
“Getting ready to go back up to Canada and shoot some more episodes,” Walsh said in a since-deleted video shared to Cameo, which was posted to a Heated Rivalry fan account on X Aug. 6. “I think we’re doing 12 this time.”
Following the viral news, Walsh wrote in a since-deleted note on his Cameo account, per the app, that he was “stepping away” from the video-sharing app because “a video went viral that got me in trouble” and would return in August 2027.
Indeed, the actor’s update prompted speculation from fans that the TV show’s second season—based on Rachel Reid’s novel The Long Game—could be 12 episodes long. However, given that creator Jacob Tierney has previously emphasized his desire to keep each season to six episodes, fans also speculated that the series could split the story into two separate seasons.
Meanwhile, the situation has fans framing the incident as ironic given that part of The Long Game’s plot centers on a video going viral on a Cameo-style app.
Since sharing his theories about the Heated Rivalry production schedule, Walsh walked back his comments and apologized for causing a stir.
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“I was speaking off the cuff in a Cameo and should not have speculated about the production schedule or episode count,” Walsh told Variety in an Aug. 13 statement. “I don’t have any official information to announce, and I’m sorry for creating confusion for the production and the fans. My Cameo account is paused for now.”
The 62-year-old also emphasized his gratitude to be involved in the show—which also stars Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov—adding, “I’m incredibly grateful for the enthusiasm surrounding Heated Rivalry and proud to be part of the series.”
Though the production has not announced details about episode count, the series has revealed the team that will be skating into season two alongside Williams and Storrie.
In addition to Charlie Gillespie and Justice Smith coming aboard to play Troy Barrett and Harris Drover, respectively, the Heated Rivalry team shared that Schitt’s Creek alum Emily Hampshire, Young Royals actor Edvin Ryding, Drag Race Canada winner Priyanka, comedian Sabrina Jalees and actor Robert Naylor will suit up for the upcoming season.
Heated Rivalry season two is set to premiere in spring 2027. Until then, read on to see what other shows are hitting screens soon.
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