Hudson Williams
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Hudson Williams (born February 13, 2001) is a Canadian actor and filmmaker. He is known for his breakout role as Shane Hollander in the Crave original television series Heated Rivalry (2025–present).
Infobox
Born
(2001-02-13) February 13, 2001 (age 24)Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Occupations
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Years active
2020 (2020)–present
Known for
Heated Rivalry
Alma mater
Langara College
Tables
Key · Filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
· Filmography › Short films
2020
Detective Ultra
Role(s)
Gunman 2
Sanctuary
Role(s)
Manni
Over the Edge
Role(s)
Cory
Jump
Role(s)
Patient 01
Notes
Also producer
2022
Off Objective
Role(s)
The Agent
A Girl Dies
Role(s)
Random Guy
2023
Devil Makes Three
Role(s)
Jason
2024
Brim Reaper
Role(s)
Huddy
Teresa's Choice
Role(s)
Donnor
Notes
Voice role
Peace of Mind
Role(s)
Joel
Sheepskin
Role(s)
Blue
Notes
Also producer
Mrs Changs Perfect Teeth
Role(s)
Massage Parlour Patron
Rancid
Role(s)
Jacob
Notes
Also writer, director and producer
Buttons
Role(s)
Albert/Fab
Notes
Also writer and director
2025
Chad GPT
Role(s)
Chad GPT
The Dating Game
Role(s)
Mr. Tip
Snow Angel
Notes
Also director
Soakers
Role(s)
Bart
Notes
Also writer and director
Peaceful Protest Turned Heated Rivalry
2026
Hold Your Back
Notes
Also producer
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2020 | Detective Ultra | Gunman 2 | ||
| Sanctuary | Manni | |||
| Over the Edge | Cory | |||
| Jump | Patient 01 | Also producer | ||
| 2022 | Off Objective | The Agent | ||
| A Girl Dies | Random Guy | |||
| 2023 | Devil Makes Three | Jason | ||
| House of Yes | Geoffrey | |||
| 2024 | Brim Reaper | Huddy | ||
| Teresa's Choice | Donnor | Voice role | ||
| Peace of Mind | Joel | |||
| Sheepskin | Blue | Also producer | ||
| Mrs Changs Perfect Teeth | Massage Parlour Patron | |||
| Rancid | Jacob | Also writer, director and producer | ||
| Buttons | Albert/Fab | Also writer and director | ||
| 2025 | Chad GPT | Chad GPT | ||
| The Dating Game | Mr. Tip | |||
| Snow Angel | Also director | |||
| Soakers | Bart | Also writer and director | ||
| Peaceful Protest Turned Heated Rivalry | ||||
| 2026 | Hold Your Back | Also producer |
· Filmography › Feature films
2024
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
Role(s)
Sean
2026
Encore †
Role(s)
Drifter
Notes
Post-production
TBA
Role(s)
8 †
Notes
Darius
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2024 | Nobody Dumps My Daughter | Sean | ||
| 2026 | Encore † | Drifter | Post-production | |
| TBA | 8 † | Darius | Post-production |
· Filmography › Television
2024
All I Need for Christmas
Role(s)
TJ
Notes
Television film
2025
2025–present
Role(s)
Heated Rivalry
Notes
Shane Hollander
2026
TBA
Role(s)
The Altruists †
Notes
TBA
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2024 | Allegiance | Junior | Episode: "IRL" | |
| All I Need for Christmas | TJ | Television film | ||
| 2025 | Tracker | Brandon Stokes | Episode: "The Disciple" | |
| 2025–present | Heated Rivalry | Shane Hollander | Main role; 6 episodes | |
| 2026 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Himself (guest) | Episode 2236 | |
| TBA | The Altruists † | TBA |
· Filmography › Audio series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2025–2026 | Ember and Ice | Prince Finn Lunare | 3 episodes |
· Filmography › Music videos
2026
"Lights On"
Role(s)
Love Lucille
Notes
Count Orlok
| Year | Title | Artist | Role | mw- Ref. |
| 2026 | "Lights On" | Love Lucille | Count Orlok |
References
- Canada Media Fundhttps://cmf-fmc.ca/now-next/articles/they-shoot-they-score/
- GQhttps://www.gq.com/story/heated-rivalry-gq-hype
- Hollywood Lifehttps://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-hudson-williams-heated-rivalry-5490972/
- The Cast of 'Heated Rivalry' Plays "Most Likely To" | Connor Storrie & Hudson Williamshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWA7OBtUppg
- The Permanent Rain Press Interview with Hudson Williams | Heated Rivalry - Shane Hollanderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKpeGdbkzXw
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/heated-rivalry-hudson-williams-interview-1236449733/
- IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm12241997/
- Teen Voguehttps://www.teenvogue.com/story/inside-heated-rivalry-the-gay-hockey-romance-series-changing-queer-tv-exclusive
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/heated-rivalry-review-hbo-max-gay-hockey-drama-1236435495/
- Out Magazinehttps://www.out.com/gay-tv-shows/heated-rivalry-connor-storrie-hudson-williams-interview
- EW.comhttps://ew.com/heated-rivalry-creator-discusses-question-about-lead-actors-sexuality-11859893
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/tv/news/heated-rivalry-actors-sexual-chemistry-auditions-1236596271/
- ELLEhttps://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a69638125/heated-rivalry-sex-scenes-intimacy-coordinator-interview/
- TODAY.comhttps://www.today.com/popculture/tv/rachel-reid-heated-rivalry-show-interview-rcna247427
- Heated Rivalry Author Reacts to Episode 1-2 | Late Night Scrolling Canadian Pop Culture Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLDYk2nNqaM
- SlashFilmhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2043077/canada-heated-rivalry-destroys-worst-trend-american-streaming-tv/
- "'Fan Questions for Hudson Williams," Langara College TikTok"https://www.tiktok.com/@langaracollege/video/7580806531747220792?is_from_webapp=1&web_id=7580826832074458645
- The Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2025/12/06/heated-rivalry-hbo-series-rachel-reid/
- www.rogerebert.comhttps://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/heated-rivalry-tv-review
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2025/12/heated-rivalry-hudson-williams-caa-1236651483/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/tv/news/connor-storrie-hudson-williams-erotic-romantasy-quinn-heated-rivalry-1236618044/
- Cosmopolitanhttps://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a69876010/hudson-williams-connor-storrie-quinn-ember-and-ice/
- South China Morning Posthttps://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3335268/hooked-ice-hockey-drama-heated-rivalry-meet-hudson-williams-who-plays-shane-hollander
- "Buttons - The Lover Archetype Explored Through a Pussycat Dolls Odyssey - Short Film"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_xiOHWYcR0
- "Snow Angel – A Crime/Thriller Short Film"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-_KoZGurVU
- Soakershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq_T3R9iX9E
- Yahoo Entertainmenthttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/hudson-williams-tracker-playing-shane-111639949.html
- "we've come a long way and let's just say we cooked... see you in 2026"https://www.instagram.com/p/DE-7pPWMgrc/
- Yahoo Entertainmenthttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/hudson-williams-tracker-playing-shane-111639949.html
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/heared-rivalry-hudson-williams-late-night-debut-fallon-1236464413/
- Soap Centralhttps://www.soapcentral.com/entertainment/news-who-hudson-williams-all-canadian-actor-heated-rivalry-trends-online