Attention fans of the popular series “Heated Rivalry”: The Straw + Berry will not be serving smoothies to you, and the cottage is off-limits for now. Fans are requested to respect the filming of Season 2 and give the cast and crew space, as emphasized by Director Jacob Tierney in a recent message on the show’s official Instagram account.
The filming of “Heated Rivalry” Season 2 is predominantly taking place in Toronto and Montreal, with potential returns to familiar sites in Hamilton, Ontario. Fans have shown great enthusiasm to catch glimpses of stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, who were recently spotted together in downtown Toronto. Williams’ appearance with a Canadian Tire tote bag even sparked a shopping frenzy.
The queer hockey romance series gained global popularity upon its late 2025 premiere, propelling Williams and Storrie into the limelight. Both actors have been cautious in managing interactions with fans and paparazzi. Recent incidents include Storrie declining a photo request in Toronto and Williams facing a tense encounter with alleged autograph-sellers in Paris.
In a similar vein, the movie adaptation of “The Bell Jar” helmed by Sarah Polley and featuring pop star Billie Eilish has also attracted attention in Toronto, despite efforts to maintain a closed set. Photos circulating on social media include paparazzi shots and images taken by fans and bystanders. Unlike “Heated Rivalry,” there has been no public call for space from the “The Bell Jar” production team or its official channels.