Attention fans of the popular TV series “Heated Rivalry”: The Straw + Berry won’t be serving you smoothies, and there’s no invite to the cottage for you at this time. The filming of Season 2 is currently underway, and director Jacob Tierney has made a polite request for privacy for the cast and crew during this period. The message was shared on the official Instagram account of the show.
For those eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, who play lead roles in “Heated Rivalry,” sightings have already been reported. The filming locations for Season 2 are primarily in Toronto and Montreal, with possible returns to familiar sites in Hamilton, Ontario.
Fans were thrilled to spot Williams and Storrie walking together in downtown Toronto recently. Williams, in particular, caused a stir when he was seen carrying a Canadian Tire reusable bag, leading to a surge in shopping trips for the same bag.
Since its debut in late 2025, “Heated Rivalry” has garnered a global fan base, propelling Williams and Storrie into the spotlight like never before in Canadian television. The actors have been cautious in maintaining boundaries with fans and the press, as seen in recent encounters where requests for photos were politely declined.
Meanwhile, in Toronto, attention is also drawn to the set of Sarah Polley’s adaptation of “The Bell Jar,” featuring pop sensation Billie Eilish. Despite efforts to keep the set closed, photos surfaced on social media over the weekend, likely taken by paparazzi and fans.
While “Heated Rivalry” and other high-profile productions attract public interest, there have been no public requests for privacy from the directors or official accounts of these projects.