After the whirlwind success of the first season of “Heated Rivalry” on HBO Max, creator Jacob Tierney is already hard at work on Season 2. Despite feeling exhausted from the past three months, Tierney is dedicated to bringing fans another captivating and emotional season of the romantic drama series.
Currently, Tierney is spending his days in a writing room, crafting the storyline for the upcoming season. With shooting scheduled to begin this summer, he is determined to stay on track and deliver a compelling continuation of the story that fans have come to love.
Feeling the pressure to live up to the success of Season 1, Tierney is focusing on returning to the mindset he had when he first started writing the series. His goal is to create a smart and heartfelt continuation of the story that originally drew audiences in.
One thing fans can count on is Tierney’s commitment to staying faithful to Rachel Reid’s novel that inspired the series. He has no plans to deviate from the source material, ensuring that the essence of the story remains intact in Season 2.
The cast of “Heated Rivalry,” including Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams, François Arnaud, Robbie G.K., Christina Chang, and others, will return for the second season. Additionally, there may be some exciting musical collaborations in store, with Miley Cyrus and Carly Rae Jepsen expressing interest in contributing music to the show.
In addition to his work on “Heated Rivalry,” Tierney has also announced a new project with Netflix. He will write, direct, and executive produce “Alexander,” a drama series based on Annabel Lyon’s novel “The Golden Mean,” which follows the story of Alexander the Great and Aristotle.
As the anticipation for Season 2 continues to grow, fans can rest assured that Jacob Tierney is hard at work ensuring that the next chapter of “Heated Rivalry” will be just as captivating and emotionally resonant as the first. Stay tuned for more updates as the show prepares to return to screens for another thrilling season.

