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Dracula Actor Stars in Gay Hockey Romance
18 Oct
Summary
- Jacob Tierney starred in a 1990s vampire series, Dracula: The Series.
- Heated Rivalry Season 2 is confirmed and will expand its universe.
- Season 2 of Heated Rivalry is set to premiere in late spring 2027.
Actor Jacob Tierney, widely recognized as the creator of the popular gay hockey romance "Heated Rivalry," boasts a career that began in the late 1980s. An often-overlooked role from his past includes his starring part in the family-friendly vampire series "Dracula: The Series." This show, which aired from 1990 to 1991, featured Tierney as Max Townsend, a grandnephew of the vampire hunter Gustav Helsing, battling a businessman version of Dracula.
Tierney's acting portfolio also includes a stint on "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" and his long-running role as Glen in the hit TV show "Letterkenny," which he co-created. The immense success of "Heated Rivalry," based on Rachel Reid's book series, has led to massive fan enthusiasm and a confirmed Season 2.
Fans can anticipate the romance between Shane and Ilya remaining central to "Heated Rivalry" Season 2, which is slated for a late spring 2027 premiere. Tierney indicated that the upcoming season will explore an "expanded universe" with new couples and characters intersecting with the central romance, promising a bigger show overall.
