Heated Rivalry fans will have a lot to look forward to, as the series' highly anticipated Season 2 has not only gotten a release window but also two new stars. Deadline reports that Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie have joined the cast of Heated Rivalry Season 2. Heated Rivalry Season 2 is set to adapt 2022's The Long Game, the sixth book of the Game Changers series. It is a direct sequel to Heated Rivalry, picking up with Shane and Ilya's growing relationship. Heated Rivalry Season 2, airing in spring 2027, aligns with previous reports from series creator Jacob Tierney.