Thanks to Heated Rivalry, fans have a brand-new crew of actors to fawn over. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie lead Crave and HBO Max’s fiery romance series, based on the books by author Rachel Reid. And though the show is only halfway through its debut season, the stars have already made a lasting impression.
Get to know each of the main cast of Heated Rivalry below!
The breakout star, who plays Canadian hockey player Shane Hollander in the series, is a fresh face to the big leagues of Hollywood — but that doesn’t mean he’s brand new to the film industry. The 24-year-old actor has also written, directed and acted in short films.
According to his IMDb profile, Hudson co-wrote, co-directed and starred in the 2024 short Rancid. His on-screen work began in 2024 with short films and in various TV shows, appearing in the shorts Brim Reaper, Teresa’s Choice, Peace of Mind, Mrs. Changs Perfect Teeth, Chad GPT, The Dating Game and Snow Angel.
Hudson was born in 2001, according to multiple outlets.


