The time has come to pivot your personality back to Heated Rivalry, because it looks like casting miiiiiiight be underway for season two. Fans think they’ve figured out who plays Fabian Salah, who book readers know is the love interest of Ryan Price in Tough Guy.
Here’s a quick book description in case you aren’t already obsessed with Ryan and Fabian’s story:
“Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he’s determined to make a fresh start in the city’s dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah. Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn’t stop him from being attracted to a certain burly ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn’t forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified. Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan’s guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits—and the most amazing sex—Ryan’s feeling something he hasn’t experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the ice has taken its toll on his body and mind, and a future with Fabian may mean hanging up his skates for good.”
There’s been a lot of speculation about who will play Fabian, but Swoon notes that actor Abdalla Amour was pictured with the Heated Rivalry cast at the Canadian Screen Awards after-party on May 31.
On top of that, he’s following showrunner Jacob Tierney and author Rachel Reid. Abdalla is also of Lebanese descent, as is Fabian in the books—so there are definitely a lot of reasons to think he could be joining the cast! However, nothing has been confirmed just yet.
Either way, now is a great time to read Tough Guy, just saying.
