Diemer and Jafargholi cast in Heated Rivalry Season 2 as Ryan and Fabian

Daniel Diemer (The Half of It) and Shaheen Jafargholi (The Agency) have joined Heated Rivalry Season 2 as Ryan Price and Fabian Salah, whose romance drives Rachel Reid's novel Tough Guy. Crave and HBO launch the season in spring 2027. Accent Aigu Entertainment produces; Bell's Sphere Abacus distributes internationally. Deadline reported the casting on 25 August 2026.