The stars of the new hit HBO series, "Heated Rivalry," are taking on another role during the festivities leading up to the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have been selected to be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame, event organizers announced on Thursday, Jan. 22, in conjunction with HBO Max holding streaming rights for the 2026 Games in the United States and Europe.
The Olympic torch relay for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics began throughout Italy last month, and it arrived in Venice on Thursday. The relay will end on Feb. 6 at the opening ceremony in Milan. It was not yet announced when or where Williams and Storrie will serve as torchbearers.
'Heated Rivalry' is a series created by Canadian screenwriter, director and producer Jacob Tierney and premiered on HBO Max in November 2025. The show, which already has been renewed for a second season, features two famous hockey players and rivals ‒ played by Williams and Storrie ‒ who develop a years-long romantic relationship with each other that they keep secret while competing on the ice.
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