“Emily Hampshire on Joining ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 and Her Longtime Bond with Creator Ja” — what this page in the network covers. Emily Hampshire is stepping into the Season 2 ensemble of Crave and HBO Max’s hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, but her connection to the show goes back further than her new on-screen role. Hampshire, known for Schitt’s Creek, has been friends with series creator Jacob Tierney for years—so much so that she received a “special thanks” credit in the Season 1 finale after lending her voice to an awards show scene. The actress revealed she had read Tierney’s script for the series “before anyone else did,” underscoring their creative trust.
Her involvement now expands from behind-the-scenes supporter to full cast member, a move that highlights the close-knit nature of Canadian television production. For fans of the hockey romance genre, Hampshire’s addition brings star power and a familiar face to a series already generating buzz on both Crave and HBO Max. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.