The producers of HBO Max/Crave series Heated Rivalry have asked fans to give the show's cast and crew space while filming its second season, after photos of stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie began circulating on social media. The plea, issued jointly by the show's official Instagram account and Jacob Tierney's production company Accent Aigu Entertainment, thanks fans for their enthusiasm but urges them not to crowd filming locations, promising the results will be "worth the wait."

Filming is taking place in and around Toronto through the summer and autumn, with the series set to begin its second season this month. The new episodes will adapt "The Long Game", the sixth book in Rachel Reid's source novel series, continuing the story of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov a decade into their relationship. Season two is scheduled for release in spring 2027.