'Heated Rivalry' proves fresh faces can still blow up Hollywood

Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams star as Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander in "Heated Rivalry."

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• The romance drama "Heated Rivalry" became a surprise hit after its first season debuted on HBO Max.
• Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams star as pro hockey players Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander.
• Storrie and Williams were relatively unknown actors, which helped the characters come to life onscreen.

When Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams made their Golden Globes debut on Sunday...