"The actor portrays arrogant-but-actually-sweet Russian ice hockey player Ilya Rozanov, opposite Hudson Williams as his love interest Shane Hollander. The show follows them as they navigate their secret romance on and off the rink, with fans around the world falling in love with both the characters and the actors themselves. There's plenty more to come, as it's been confirmed that season two of Heated Rivalry is on the way."
"It was about time and consistency. The moment I got out of the car on set, I started speaking with the accent to all the PAs, all the ADs, hair, makeup and wardrobe people. I stayed in it until the last cut of the day. Not because I was 'in character', but because it gave me an hour and a half to warm up."
"He explained on Late Night With Seth Meyers that during those scenes "almost all the background [actors] were Russian". "This Russian lady, this older lady, I came back in to reset and she starts [speaking Russian]," he said. "And then I'm like, 'No, I don't... I don't do that.'""
Connor Storrie rose to global stardom for his role as Ilya Rozanov in Heated Rivalry. He portrays an arrogant-but-actually-sweet Russian ice hockey player who pursues a secret romance with teammate Shane Hollander, played by Hudson Williams. The show follows their relationship on and off the rink and has amassed a large international fanbase. Season two of Heated Rivalry has been confirmed, and both Storrie and Williams have new roles announced. Storrie celebrates his 26th birthday on February 22. He is from Odessa, Texas, and delivered a convincing Russian accent by consistently speaking in accent on set to warm up.
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