Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie have been confirmed as new cast members for the second season of the hit romance series Heated Rivalry, which will return to Sky and NOW in Spring 2027.
Who is Justice Smith?
Justice Smith is an American actor known for roles in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Pokemon Detective Pikachu, and I Saw the TV Glow. He made his on-screen debut in 2012 with Trigger Finger and gained wider recognition in 2015 with Paper Towns. He also appeared in Every Day (2018), Sharper (2023), and Now You See Me: Now You Don't.
What to expect in season 2
Based on Rachel Reid's bestselling book, the first season followed rival hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, whose secret fling evolves into a years-long relationship. According to Sky, the series explores ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull between the characters.
Writer, director, and executive producer Jacob Tierney and executive producer Brendan Brady praised the new additions, saying: "Rachel Reid has given us two beautifully layered characters in Harris and Troy who you can't help but root for. From the start of the casting process, we knew we were looking for actors who could create something truly special together and bring that same depth and heart to the screen. Justice and Charlie do exactly that. They immediately connected with the vulnerability and resilience at the core of these characters, bringing an instinctive understanding of who Harris and Troy are."
Heated Rivalry season 2 will premiere on Sky and streaming service NOW in Spring 2027.
