Hudson Williams Is Writing A Film, “Getting Tripped Up” Over Ex-Hockey Player Character
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Hudson Williams says he is writing a film with an ex-hockey player character, but the resemblance to his role in *Heated Rivalry* has made the script difficult to develop. He and his collaborators have considered switching the character to another sport, though hockey still seems to fit best.
Williams plays Shane Hollander in the series, whose second season is now in production in Canada. Based on Rachel Reid’s novel *The Long Game*, the season is expected to premiere in spring 2027; a number of new cast members have also been announced.
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In short
- Williams is writing a film featuring an ex-hockey player.
- Similarities to his *Heated Rivalry* role have complicated the script.
- Season 2 is due in spring 2027.
How this story developed
- 27 minutes ago Hudson Williams is writing a film whose central character is a former hockey player, but he says the similarity to his role in *Heated Rivalry* has made the script difficult to develop.
- 37 minutes ago Hudson Williams says he is writing a film with an ex-hockey player character, but the resemblance to his role in *Heated Rivalry* has made the script difficult to develop.
Explained simply
Hudson Williams is an actor and writer whose role in the television series Heated Rivalry has brought him attention. The show is based on Rachel Reid’s novels and follows professional hockey players, including Shane Hollander, the captain of the fictional Ottawa Centaurs.
Hockey is a central part of the series, so a film character who has also played the sport may invite comparisons with Williams’s existing role. The challenge is to develop the new character and story in a way that gives them their own identity.
Heated Rivalry’s second season is in production and is planned for spring 2027. Its continued connection with Williams’s hockey-playing character forms the backdrop to his work on the film.
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