season two is well on its way (and, if rumours are to be believed, so is season three). Indeed, after a long summer of award shows, hosting gigs and fashion shenanigans, co-stars Corrie Storrie and Hudson Williams are reportedly deep in filming until the end of this month. This is music to our ears, obviously. Ever since Crave and HBO green-lit a second season while the first was still airing, fans have been desperately counting down the days (I am “fans”) until Ilya (Storrie) and Shane (Williams) return to our screens.
But what will season two be about? When will it be released? And what’s all this about a standalone Christmas film? Here’s everything you need to know about everyone’s favourite horny gay hockey show’s second outing. Siri, play the Harrison remix of “All The Things She Said” by t.A.T.u.
What’s the plot of season two?
I’m as eager for season two as the next person with a Sky subscription and an unshakeable delusion that everyone in sports is secretly hooking up with their rival. But where could Ilya and Shane’s story go from here? Though plot specifics for season two haven’t been confirmed, it’s worth noting that author Rachel Reid did release a follow-up of sorts – the sixth book in her series – titled . And, in an Instagram clip shared by HBO, Storrie said, “Start reading if you want to spoil it for yourselves.” Here’s a summary of the plot:
“10 years. That’s how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they’ve been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family… from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything? Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship… Ilya wants it all. It’s time for them to decide what’s most important – hockey or love. It’s time to make a call.”
As per , sources have also revealed that season two will be confined to a tight six episodes (something that creator Jacob Tierney has also echoed), so there’s plenty in the relatively dense source material that’ll be cut or adapted for screen. On an episode of the podcast earlier this year, however, Tierney did confirm that some of season two would focus on Shane coming out to his teammates. “I’m going to have to do Shane coming out to his team,” he said. “I can’t do that off screen… you have to see it. You have to experience it yourself… I knew as soon as I was going through the book and breaking it apart. I have these circled beats.”
Who is in the cast of season two?
Obviously, Storrie and Williams will be returning as the leads. Fan favourites Scott Hunter (François Arnaud) and Kip Grady (Robbie Graham-Kuntz) have also been confirmed to return, as have Christina Chang and Dylan Walsh as Shane’s parents. Sophie Nélisse will also come back as Rose, the famous actor who dated Shane before they became close friends.
Elsewhere, various new faces have been added to the mix. We’ve got Justice Smith (I Saw The TV Glow), who has been cast as Harris Drover, a prominent character from Reid’s series. And, as per , the season two cast will also include Emily Hampshire (), Edvin Ryding (28 Years Later), Robert Naylor (), Sabrina Jalees (), and Priyanka (Drag Brunch Saved My Life).
But, there’s more. In news sure to delight fans, Milla Jovovich will also be joining the season two cast as – wait for it – Ilya’s therapist, Dr Galina Molchalina. “Let’s bring up the heat baby.” she shared in an Instagram caption. “Watch out guys, the Sheriff’s coming to town.” Other recent additions include ’s Kevin Zegers as an ice hockey coach, and Canadian actor Paul Gross as a Commissioner of the National Hockey League (and a bit of a villain, apparently). So, all in all, the cast is looking fairly stacked.
When will be released?
Though an official release date is yet to be announced, is slated to land spring 2027, with April looking incredibly likely – especially with filming wrapping up later this month. In titillating news, sources have also revealed to that, apparently, they’re filming season three right now, too – which will also consist of six episodes.
What’s more, those same sources revealed to that “a standalone film will shoot in December”. Described as “a Christmas special or a holiday-themed episode” – and primarily focussed on Scott and Kip – it is reportedly planned for a theatrical release next December. Which means that, not only will we be getting a second season next year, but an entire movie soon afterwards. Back of the net!
