‘Heated Rivalry’ co-stars will carry Olympic torch forward of Winter Games

Fans carrying a torch for “Heated Rivalry” have a cause to comply with the ultimate weeks of the Winter Olympics torch relay.

Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will take part within the ongoing torch-carrying occasion that precedes the opening ceremony. The participation of the “Heated Rivalry” co-leads was introduced Thursday morning by HBO Max, which holds the U.S. and European rights to the TV show-turned-pop tradition phenomenon a couple of romance between two skilled hockey gamers from rival groups.

HBO Max’s announcement didn’t embody a date or place for when Williams and Storrie will carry the Olympic torch.

The Winter Olympics’ opening ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 6. For the primary time, a Winter Games will function two cauldrons for the Olympic flame: one in Milan, the place the lads’s and ladies’s hockey tournaments can be held, and one other within the Cortina mountains.

The torch relay was set to reach in Venice on Thursday.

“Heated Rivalry” grew to become a breakout streaming hit after its U.S. premiere this previous November. In the surge of its reputation, Williams and Storrie have been thrust into the highlight. The actors lately offered an award on the Golden Globes and have appeared on numerous discuss reveals.

Williams stated closeted professional athletes have reached out to him due to the present.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stated lately that he binged the collection in a single evening. He referred to as the present “a wonderful story” and described it as “a little spicy.”

HBO Max will stream the Winter Olympics within the U.S. and Europe.