Exclusive: Connor Story, star of the hit series fierce rivalry I’m in talks to join the cast of Crave/HBO Max reached the peaka comedy gathering at A24.

Story’s role is kept secret. We are planning to shoot this month, reached the peak This is the story of two girls who suffered trauma during their high school days and try to relive their glory days at their 10-year reunion.

Molly Gordon and Arie Levitan will co-star alongside Emma Mackey, with Gordon directing from a script she wrote with Levitan. As we first reported today, the film’s cast also includes Laura Dern, Simone Ashley, Levon Hawke, Mitra Jouhari, and Gabby Windy. A24 will finance and produce the project with David Hinojosa, Zach Nutman and Gordon, with Levitan executives serving as producers.

Story will star opposite Hudson Williams. fierce rivalryAdapted from Rachel Reid’s novel, it debuted on Crave in November 2025 before appearing on HBO Max in some regions and breaking out as a cultural phenomenon. The show centers on two fiercely competitive NHL superstars, Canadian Shane Hollander (Williams) and Russian Ilya Rozanov (Story), whose secret relationship begins with years of rivalry and vested interests, and slowly develops into an all-consuming love. Some of them are ready to face.

Produced, written and directed by Jacob Tierney, fierce rivalry The first season averaged more than 10.6 million viewers in the U.S. on HBO Max, establishing it as the platform’s most-watched scripted series. It has already been renewed for the second edition.

Before starring in Queer Hockey Romance, Story appeared in small roles in projects such as: small beautiful things and Joker: Folie à deux. He is scheduled to host the event on February 28th. saturday night live For the first time, we welcomed Mumford & Sons as musical guests. He is repped by CAA, Atlas Artists, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes.