Attention fans of the popular TV series “Heated Rivalry”: The Straw + Berry is not serving smoothies to fans, and the cottage is off-limits during the filming of Season 2. Director Jacob Tierney has politely asked for privacy for the cast and crew while they work on the new season, as shared on the show’s official Instagram account.

The message, directed to the show’s devoted fans, requests that if fans come across any filming locations, they should respect the space needed by the cast and crew to excel at their work. Season 2 of “Heated Rivalry” is currently being filmed mainly in Toronto and Montreal, with potential returns to familiar sites in Hamilton, Ontario, as per Production List.

Fans have shown great enthusiasm to catch glimpses of the show’s stars, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie. The duo was spotted together in downtown Toronto, sparking excitement among fans. Williams’ appearance with a Canadian Tire reusable bag even led to a surge in shopping trips to the store.

The queer hockey romance series, which premiered in late 2025, garnered a global fan base for Williams and Storrie, propelling them to a level of fame uncommon for Canadian TV stars. The actors have since been cautious in managing interactions with fans and the media.

Recent incidents involving the actors include Storrie declining photo requests in Toronto and Williams facing an altercation with alleged autograph-sellers in Paris. The filming of “Heated Rivalry” is not the only high-profile project in Toronto, as Sarah Polley’s film adaptation of “The Bell Jar,” featuring Billie Eilish, also faces attention despite efforts to maintain a closed set.

While photos from the set have surfaced on social media, no official statements requesting privacy have been issued by the director or the film’s Instagram account.