Skip to Content Subscribe My Account Manage My Subscriptions FAQ Newsletters Canada Canadian True Crime Canadian Politics Health World Israel & Middle East Financial Post NP Comment Longreads Puzzmo Diversions Comics NP News Quiz New York Times Crossword Horoscopes Life Eating & Drinking Style Sponsored Play for Ontario Travel Travel Canada Travel USA Travel International Cruises Travel Essentials Culture Books Celebrity Movies Music Theatre Television Business Essentials Advice Lives Told Tails Told Shopping Buy Canadian Home Living Outdoor Living Kitchen & Dining Tech Style & Beauty Personal Care Entertainment & Hobbies Gift Guide Travel Guide Amazon Prime Day Deals Savings National Post Store More Sports Hockey Baseball Basketball Football Soccer Golf Tennis Driving Vehicle Research Reviews News Gear Guide Obituaries Place an Obituary Place an In Memoriam Classifieds Place an Ad Celebrations Working Business Ads Archives Healthing Epaper Manage Print Subscription Profile Settings My Subscriptions My Offers Newsletters Customer Service FAQ Newsletters Canada World Financial Post NP Comment Longreads Puzzmo Diversions Life Shopping Epaper Manage Print Subscription Daniel Diemer, left, and Shaheen Jafargholi are set to play Ryan and Fabian in the second season of Heated Rivalry. Bell MediaThe cast list for Canada’s hit hockey romance is heating up.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorActors Daniel Diemer (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) and Shaheen Jafargholi (War, The Agency) have signed on to play Ryan Price and Fabian Salah, respectively, in the second season of Crave’s Heated Rivalry. Ryan and Fabian are the main couple in Tough Guy, the third book of author Rachel Reid’s bestselling Game Changers series on which the TV series is based.“Fabian and Ryan each bring a distinctive energy to the world Rachel Reid has created,” said the show’s creator and executive producer Jacob Tierney and executive producer Brendan Brady in a statement. “They are bold, complicated, and deeply compelling characters, and finding actors who could really take on all of those different sides was so important to us. Daniel and Shaheen bring such confidence and emotional honesty to the roles. We can’t wait for audiences to see what they do with Fabian and Ryan and how they make these characters their own.”Price and Jafargholi join previously announced Heated Rivalry newbies Emily Hampshire, Edvin Ryding, Robert Naylor, Sabrina Jalees and Priyanka. Season 1 stars Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie are all set to reprise their roles when the steamy series returns in spring 2027.Produced by Accent Aigu Entertainment in association with Bell Media’s Crave, the critically acclaimed and award-winning show filmed in Hamilton and Toronto is available in over 130 countries around the globe.lward@postmedia.com Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.