A new Heated Rivalry bts has just arrived, and its features both Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, the lead actors who bring to life characters from Richard Reid's Game Changer novels.The bts images give fans a peek into the filming of a show that resonates deeply with the young audience. The latest bts image was first shared by Heated Rivarly Brasil on Instagram. After that, it was shared on X by @BuzzingPop. It offers fans another playful glimpse into the chemistry that has helped fuel the show’s rapid rise.New bts image of Heated Rivalry stars Connor Storrie and Hudson WilliamsThe image echoes the increasingly relaxed, fun, and youthful energy the show has often embraced in its off-screen promotions. The two actors are seen in a poolside setting, striking an oddly quirky pose.The show's official Instagram channel often relies on fun videos for official announcements and promotional materials. The recent renewal news also came from a lively social media video in which the two actors, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, featured.Consistent social media posts highlight how closely Heated Rivalry engages with its audience beyond the episodes themselves. Heated Rivalry is created, written, and directed by Jacob Tierney for Crave.The Canadian sports romance first premiered on November 28, 2025, and picked up huge fame in and out of Canada. The series features Williams and Storrie as rival professional hockey players who are deeply entangled in a romance hidden under a titular rivalry.In December 2025, the series was officially renewed for a second season, with HBO Max returning as a key international distribution partner. The newly released BTS image fits squarely into the show’s wider social media strategy. Rather than relying only on trailers or press stills, Heated Rivalry has consistently used casual, fun behind-the-scenes content to maintain momentum between episodes.These images and clips often highlight the rapport between the cast, blurring the line between characters and performers in a way that feels deliberate and audience-friendly.This kind of content has become a key viewer engagement tactic for Heated Rivalry. The show focuses on young characters, and therefore, a young audience closely follows and relates to the story.Those who are active on social media get a renewed sense of enthusiasm for updates and more behind-the-scenes moments from such bts images.Season 2 is set to adapt The Long Game, the sixth book in the Game Changers series, which serves as a sequel to Heated Rivalry. However, Tierney has noted that the new season will not arrive within the same time frame due to slower script development.The supporting cast consists of talented stars like Dylan Walsh, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, François Arnaud, Robbie G.K., Christina Chang and Callan Potter, Sophie Nélisse, among others.They bring to life and flesh out key characters in the league, social circles, and families of the show. The central pair's story finds solid grounding through the supporting cast.The ensemble approach gives the series room to explore life beyond the rink while keeping the core relationship central.Stay tuned to Soap Central for more such updates on your favorite TV shows and movies.