Heated Rivalry S02: Justice Smith Wants Fans to "Give Me The Chance"
Smith said he is honored to play Harris Drover after fans criticized the casting of a non-plus-sized actor.
- On Friday, Crave confirmed that actor Justice Smith and actor Charlie Gillespie will play Harris Drover and Troy Barrett, respectively, in the second season of the hit series 'Heated Rivalry'.
- Following the announcement, some fans criticized the casting online, citing discrepancies between the actors' physical appearances and character descriptions in author Rachel Reid's novels.
- Addressing the discourse on his Instagram Story on Saturday, Smith thanked fans for their support, saying he is 'honored' to take on the role and would 'take good care of him' if given the chance.
- Series creator Jacob Tierney and executive producer Brendan Brady defended the casting, saying Smith and Gillespie connected with the 'vulnerability and resilience' at the heart of their characters during the selection process.
- Production for the new season begins next week, with the show aiming for a spring 2027 premiere on Crave and HBO Max.
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Callan Potter shares behind-the-scenes photo from Heated Rivalry season 2 filming
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Justice Smith responds to fan reaction to his Heated Rivalry casting
Justice Smith (Photo: Shutterstock) Actor Justice Smith has responded to fan reaction to his casting in season 2 of Heated Rivalry. As we reported last week, the Canadian makers of the hit show confirmed that Smith and Charlie Gillespie were joining the cast for its eagerly-awaited return. They will play Harris Drover and Troy Barrett respectively. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HBO Max (@hbomax) Both characters feature in author R…
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Gay Pride - LGBT & Queer VoicesJustice Smith promises to 'take good care' of Harris in 'Heated Rivalry' season 2
This story originally appeared on Them.Following news of his casting in the upcoming second season of the hit Canadian television series Heated Rivalry, out actor Justice Smith sent a message of thanks to the fans who have welcomed him into the franchise. “I have to say I am moved by the support and love I’m getting from fans in my DMs, fans who have welcomed me with open arms and who already feel a responsibility to protect me,” the actor said …
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