Jack Innanen On Turning Down ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Role: “It Didn’t Work Out”

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Jack Innanen, who campaigned for a role in season two of the homoerotic hockey drama The Heated Rivalry, turned down a starring offer due to scheduling conflicts. The Canadian actor's brief explanation, "It didn't work out", came after reports emerged that he had been benched from the Jacob Tierney-created Crave/HBO Max series despite his apparent interest in joining the cast. The circumstances surrounding his departure remain unclear, with only vague details about why the opportunity fell through.