‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Shuts Down Question About Actors’ Sexuality

‘Heated Rivalry’ creator Jacob Tierney stated that the real-life sexualities of his stars are irrelevant to the show.,Tierney emphasized the importance of actors’ enthusiasm and willingness to perform their roles.‘Heated Rivalry’ creator Jacob Tierney has stated that the real-life sexualities of the show’s stars are irrelevant, prioritizing their “enthusiasm and willingness” to perform their roles in HBO’s new queer, sports drama series.

In a recent interview with Xtra, Tierney was asked about the sexualities of stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie and their relevance to the show. Tierney responded, “I don’t think there’s any reason to get into that stuff.”

He further explained the casting process, stating, “I’ll tell you something about the casting of both of these roles. You can’t ask questions like that when you’re casting, right? It’s actually against the law. So what you have to gauge is somebody’s enthusiasm and willingness to do the work.”