MILAN — The actors co-starring in the hit hockey romance TV series “Heated Rivalry” are set to be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame on the way to the Opening Ceremony for the Milan Cortina Games.
The organizing committee announced Thursday that Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will take part in the torch relay. The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 6.
The series based on the “Game Changers” books has captivated viewers with the fictional story of a Canadian player and a Russian rival sustaining a decade-long secret relationship.
The first season became the No. 1 series on HBO Max. Originally developed for the Canadian streaming service Crave, the show scored a distribution deal with HBO and has been renewed for a second season. It will broadcast in Italy beginning next month.