Hudson Williams
Actor • Heated Rivalry • Film & Television
Hudson Williams is a Canadian actor best known for his breakout role as Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry, the television adaptation inspired by Rachel Reid’s bestselling Game Changers series.
Williams stars opposite Connor Storrie, who plays Ilya Rozanov, in the acclaimed hockey romance. Heated Rivalry premiered on Crave and HBO Max in 2025, introducing audiences to the complicated relationship between rival professional hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.
Williams will return as Shane Hollander for Season 2 of Heated Rivalry.
Williams will return as Shane Hollander for Season 2 of Heated Rivalry.
About Hudson Williams
Raised in Kamloops, British Columbia, Hudson Williams later moved to Vancouver, where he studied film arts at Langara College.
Before his breakout role in Heated Rivalry, Williams built his career through short films and television work, with credits including Tracker, Nobody Dumps My Daughter, Allegiance, and a number of independent projects. His work has also extended behind the camera as a writer and director.
His performance as Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry brought Williams international recognition and established him as one of the series’ breakout stars.
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