Attention fans of the popular TV series “Heated Rivalry”: The Straw + Berry won’t be serving smoothies to you, and access to the cottage is restricted during the filming of Season 2. Director Jacob Tierney has kindly requested space for the cast and crew of the show as they work on the upcoming season, as conveyed through the official Instagram account of “Heated Rivalry.”

In a message directed to the devoted fans, it was emphasized to give the cast and crew the necessary space to carry out their work if encountered at any filming locations. Season 2 of “Heated Rivalry” is currently in production in Toronto and Montreal, with a possibility of revisiting familiar sites in Hamilton, Ontario.

Fans have shown great enthusiasm to catch glimpses of the show’s lead actors, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie. The duo was spotted together in downtown Toronto, sparking excitement and even prompting impromptu shopping trips to Canadian Tire after Williams was photographed carrying one of the store’s reusable bags.

The groundbreaking queer hockey romance, which premiered in late 2025, garnered a global fan base for Williams and Storrie, elevating them to a level of stardom rarely seen among Canadian TV actors. Since then, both actors have maintained boundaries with fans and the media.

Recent incidents include Storrie declining a photo request in Toronto, and Williams being involved in a confrontation with alleged autograph-sellers in Paris. Meanwhile, in Toronto, the movie adaptation of “The Bell Jar” by Sarah Polley, featuring pop star Billie Eilish, has faced similar attention despite efforts to maintain a closed set.

While photos of the set and actors have surfaced on social media, no public request for privacy has been issued by the director or the official Instagram account of the film.