Justice Smith has reportedly joined the cast for the second season of Heated Rivalry, as production officially started this week.
According to pop culture outlet Deuxmoi, Smith will portray Harris Dover, a character adapted from author Rachel Reid's popular book series.
The upcoming installment primarily adapts Reid's novel The Long Game, along with elements from her book Role Model.
Smith's character, social media manager Harris, navigates a romance with hockey player Troy Barrett within the fictional Ottawa Centaurs universe.
The main narrative continues to focus on protagonists Shane and Ilya, played by Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, picking up about ten years into their relationship.
New Season Details
The new season explores Ilya's mental health challenges and the couple's decision to go public after a photo of them kissing surfaces.
The second season is scheduled to premiere in April 2027 on Sky in the United Kingdom.
Production continues under Accent Aigu Entertainment.
