Jack Innanen Opens Up About Passing on Heated Rivalry Season 2: 'Scheduling Didn't Align'

Jack Innanen is addressing his recent decision to step back from Heated Rivalry's next chapter.

The 27-year-old star of Adults had been a fan-favorite choice for the Crave series' highly anticipated second season, with viewers speculating he could fill either the Troy Barrett or Wyatt Hayes role. This week, reports emerged confirming that Innanen received an offer but ultimately had to decline due to timing issues.

At the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Adults season two, Innanen discussed the situation candidly. When pressed about which specific part he'd been offered, he remained tight-lipped. "I can't [say]," he replied.

Despite the missed opportunity, Innanen made clear his admiration for the project and its creative team. "I think it's such an incredible show, and it didn't work out," he shared. "But I love Jacob, I love everyone involved. I'm just, I'm excited to see what they do for the second season."

Production on Heated Rivalry's second installment is slated to begin later this summer across Toronto and Montreal, with filming expected to extend through December. The expanded timeline has sparked speculation among fans that the production could potentially be shot simultaneously with a third season.

Season two will draw heavily from Rachel Reid's second novel following Shane and Ilya, "The Long Game," while also incorporating storylines from "Role Model," which centers on Troy Barrett and Harris Drover.