‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams Signs With CAA—Inside the Blockbuster Deal & What’s Next for TV’s Breakout Sensation

Rising Canadian actor Hudson Williams is enjoying a white-hot spotlight thanks to his breakout turn as fearless hockey star Shane Hollander in “Heated Rivalry,” and the momentum shows no sign of cooling. From breakout role to big-league representation Just days after the queer sports-romance series shot to No. 1 on Crave and HBO Max, Williams inked a representation deal with powerhouse Creative Artists Agency, positioning him for major studio projects and potential franchise work. Industry insiders say the 24-year-old’s combination of athleticism, comedic timing and viral social presence makes him one of the most sought-after newcomers this pilot season. Wellness routine fans can’t stop Googling Williams’ meticulously documented wellness regimen—think leafy-green smoothies, 5 a.m. weight circuits and a 20-minute, 12-step skincare routine—has exploded across TikTok “Get Ready With Me” feeds, driving millions of #HudsonWilliamsSkin hashtag views. He credits his clear complexion to niacinamide serums and daily SPF, while his shredded physique comes from plyometrics and power skating drills. Beauty retailers have already reported a spike in sales of products he name-checks on Instagram Lives. Feud over, friends again The highly meme-able skirmish between Williams and comedian-writer Jordan Firstman sparked endless X threads when Firstman joked the actor had a “slutty little back-arch.” After a week of spicy clapbacks, the pair publicly buried the hatchet with a tongue-in-cheek duet on the show’s “Hot Hands” remix video, calming fandom frenzy and flooding comment sections with heart emojis. What’s next Production sources confirm Season 2 of “Heated Rivalry” is accelerating, with showrunners eyeing a late-2026 release. Meanwhile, rumors swirl that Williams is circling a YA dystopian reboot and a Marvel streaming offshoot—both projects that would leverage his skating skills and action-ready physique. With robust agency muscle behind him and a fan base glued to every wellness hack and behind-the-scenes tease, Hudson Williams looks poised to skate from streaming sensation to full-blown Hollywood mainstay in record time.