Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie has captivated audiences worldwide, benefiting from a surge in fame following the series’ impressive success. Alongside his co-star Hudson Williams, Storrie has participated in various promotional activities, including noteworthy appearances at the Golden Globes and on prominent late-night talk shows, which have significantly raised their profiles in the entertainment industry.
Williams recently joined Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, while Storrie showcased his charm on Late Night With Seth Meyers on January 13. During his interview, Storrie discussed his rapid rise to stardom and the fascinating journey of preparing for his role as Ilya Rozanov, a Russian hockey player. This preparation required him to tackle the challenging task of mastering several scenes in Russian and nailing the accent through an intensive regimen of four-hour lessons each day for six weeks.
To Meyers’ surprise, Storrie revealed that even some of the Russian actors in Heated Rivalry assumed he was a native speaker. Recalling an amusing incident, Storrie mentioned a scene where a Russian background actress approached him, believing he spoke Russian fluently. “She thought my parents were Russian, and I speak Russian at home with a pseudo-American accent,” he quipped.
In response to those who think he is truly fluent, Storrie has a light-hearted reply ready: “I always say in Russian, ‘I speak Russian really poorly.’” He also shared that while learning the language was a unique challenge, mastering skating for the show proved to be even more difficult.
For fans eager to learn more about Storrie’s experiences and the acclaimed series, the full interview is available for viewing. Currently, all episodes of Heated Rivalry can be streamed on HBO Max, providing a delightful viewing option for newcomers and fans alike as they immerse themselves in this entertaining drama.