Attention fans of the popular series “Heated Rivalry”: The café Straw + Berry won’t be serving smoothies to you, and the cozy cottage is off-limits for now. Director Jacob Tierney has made a polite plea for privacy for the cast and crew during the filming of Season 2, as shared on the show’s official Instagram account.
In a message directed to the show’s devoted fans, it was requested to give the cast and crew space when encountering filming locations to allow them to work without disturbance. Season 2 of “Heated Rivalry” is currently being filmed in Toronto and Montreal, with possible returns to familiar spots in Hamilton, Ontario.
Fans have shown great enthusiasm to catch glimpses of the show’s stars, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie. Recently, they were spotted together in downtown Toronto, sparking excitement and even prompting shopping trips to Canadian Tire after Williams was seen carrying one of their reusable bags.
The groundbreaking queer hockey romance series, which premiered in late 2025, has garnered a global fanbase for Williams and Storrie, elevating them to a level of fame uncommon for Canadian TV stars. The actors have been cautious in setting boundaries with fans and the press, as seen in recent encounters where they declined photos and navigated potentially tense situations.
While “Heated Rivalry” captures attention, Sarah Polley’s film adaptation of “The Bell Jar,” featuring pop sensation Billie Eilish, is also drawing interest in Toronto. Despite efforts to keep the set closed, photos have surfaced on social media, taken by paparazzi and fans alike.
Unlike “Heated Rivalry,” there hasn’t been a public request for privacy from “The Bell Jar” film team yet, but the attention on both sets showcases the allure of high-profile stars in the entertainment scene.
