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Actor's 'Serendipitous' Role in "Heated Rivalry"
3 Feb
Summary
- Matthew Finlan played Kyle Swift, a character with a surprising backstory.
- Finlan's personal life mirrors Kyle's literary journey unexpectedly.
- He initially auditioned for other roles before landing Kyle Swift.
Matthew Finlan, known for his role as Kyle Swift in the popular series "Heated Rivalry," shared insights into his character and unexpected personal connections.
Finlan's journey to playing Kyle Swift involved a unique audition process. He initially auditioned for the lead roles of Scott and Kip but was later offered the part of Kyle, a character with a significant romantic storyline in author Rachel Reid's books.
During filming, Finlan learned the depth of Kyle's character, including a complex romantic history with Kip. He noted striking personal parallels, such as being in New York, Kyle's literary setting, when he received the casting offer. He also discovered he, like Kyle, needs glasses, a detail he found coincidentally fitting.
While the showrunner, Jacob Tierney, confirmed Finlan plays the same Kyle from the books, details about the character's future remain under wraps. Finlan expressed his hope to return for future seasons, cherishing the camaraderie experienced on set in Dundas, Ontario.
