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Jacob Tierney’s Book Offers a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney created Heated Rivalry, a Crave series based on Rachel Reid’s novel about rival hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.
The show follows the secret romance between a Canadian player and a Russian player over nearly a decade.
Tierney’s new book, I’ll Believe in Anything, brings together annotated scripts and behind-the-scenes material for fans.
In an interview, he said he used the characters’ memories of each other to connect the story across the years without filling in every gap.
He also explained that physical movement, as well as dialogue, helps show what the characters feel but do not say.
Season 2 production was beginning as Tierney discussed how he made the series.
Jacob Tierney wrote a book offering behind-the-scenes insight into his series Heated Rivalry.
I’ll Believe in Anything collects annotated scripts and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
The series is based on Rachel Reid’s queer ice hockey novel and follows rival players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.
Tierney told IndieWire that memory helped shape his adaptation of the romance.
- Who
- Jacob Tierney, creator, writer and director of Heated Rivalry.
- What
- He wrote I’ll Believe in Anything, a collection of annotated scripts and behind-the-scenes content about the series.
- When
- The IndieWire article was published on October 13, 2026. Tierney said the interview took place a few days into August.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The book gives fans insight into how the show was made.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Heated Rivalry existed as six scripts written by Tierney and based on Rachel Reid’s novel.
Tierney spoke with IndieWire as production on Season 2 began to turn.
IndieWire published its interview with Tierney about his writing process and the book.
- Book
- I’ll Believe in Anything
- Book contents
- Annotated scripts and exclusive behind-the-scenes content
- Series source
- Rachel Reid’s queer ice hockey novel
- Adaptation scripts
- Six
- Main characters
- Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander
What people are saying
It’s everywhere, but especially in the beginning when memory feels hazy. For me, it was like everything they remember is with each other.
For me, both are the answer.
Little physical moments are huge.
Sources
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