Edvin Ryding Joins Cast of 'Heated Rivalry' Season 2
Edvin Ryding has been cast in the upcoming second season of the Crave Original series 'Heated Rivalry'. The actor will portray Luca Haas in the queer hockey romance.
Key takeaways
- Edvin Ryding has been cast as Luca Haas in the second season of 'Heated Rivalry'.
- The series is based on Rachel Reid's 'Game Changers' book series.
- Season two is scheduled to premiere in Spring 2027 and will feature Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie as a central couple.

What Happened
Edvin Ryding has joined the cast of the second season of the Crave Original series 'Heated Rivalry'. He is set to play the character Luca Haas.
'Heated Rivalry' is based on Rachel Reid's 'Game Changers' book series. Season two will premiere in Spring 2027 and will draw from multiple novels, continuing the story of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov while also adapting 'Role Model,' which introduces a new couple, Harris Drover and Troy Barrett.
Key Facts
- Edvin Ryding has been cast as Luca Haas in 'Heated Rivalry' Season 2.
- Justice Smith will play Harris Drover and Charlie Gillespie will play Troy Barrett.
- Robert Naylor has been cast as Wyatt Hayes.
- Emily Hampshire will portray Vanessa, Sabrina Jalees will play Farah Jalali, and Priyanka will portray Tarek.
- Season two is confirmed to premiere in Spring 2027.
- The series is produced by Accent Aigu Entertainment in association with Bell Media’s Crave.
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