How old is Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry? Details explored

How old is Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry? (Image Via HBO)
How old is Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry? (Image Via HBO)

Heated Rivalry is an HBO sports drama that features the unique story of how two rival team members form a romantic bond while aiming to achieve their dream title in sports. Some fans are spiraling about the age of Shane Hollander, one of the two protagonists of the show, based on Rachel Reid's 2019 novel. In the book, Shane's birth year is 1991, while the timeline the narrative in Heated Rivalry features is 2008. Therefore, this makes him 17 at the beginning of the show, and eventually, in 2009 events, he turns 18 years of age.

Therefore, when Shane and Ilya meet for the first time, Hollander is 17. The novel tells us the story of 10 years of characters' lives, with Shane's journey till his late 20s. In the HBO show, the character is played by Hudson Williams, a 24-year-old actor. Read on to know more.


How old is Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry?

How old is Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry? (Image Via HBO)
How old is Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry? (Image Via HBO)

As mentioned, Shane Hollander's age is around 17 years old when the timeline in the story touches the year 2008. He is portrayed to be playing junior Hockey in Kingston, which helped him to be better in the game and improve his natural skills. At the same age, in entered the junior championship trophy as one of the top players. He played for the Canadian team at center forward, and his determination nd skills made them secure a second position behind Russia. The Russian team was under the captaincy of Ilya Rozanov.

During this tournament, Shane and Ilya met for the first time. The glimpse we also get to see in the show's trailer, when Shane comes to Ilya, who is smoking in a non-smoking arena, and introduces himself politely. They both glance at each other, and this begins their personal journey of the most heated rivalry fans could have ever seen.

Shane Hollander was born to Yuna Hollander and David Hollander in Ottawa, Ontario, in a supportive and loving household, and was the only child of his parents. His childhood was influenced by hockey; even as a student, he followed the sport ardently.


How old is Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry?

Toronto Premiere Of "Heated Rivalry" - Source: Getty
Toronto Premiere Of "Heated Rivalry" - Source: Getty

The character is played by Hudson Williams, who is a Canadian American actor. The role he got in the HBO show made him popular among the fans. Hudson is 24 and played a younger-looking role in the show. He was quickly recognised for portraying the emotionally complex character with nuance and depth. His chemistry with his co-star is worth witnessing, along with the same fast-paced, high-energy sports energy.

Before starring in the Heated Rivalry, Hudson worked in a mix of indie films and streaming dramas, which helped him build a fanbase already. He gave some grounded performances, which eventually made him a perfect fit for this sports drama. Shane is portrayed by the actor as a focused and disciplined hockey prodigy whose journey in sports isn't marked by just determination and a series of setbacks before he achieves ultimate success, but is also spiced up with a tincture of romance with his rival, which transforms into a serious bond.

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Edited by Priscillah Mueni