Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Heated Rivalry Star Hudson Williams Says Closeted Pro Athletes Have Reached Out

The breakout hockey drama has become a touchstone for queer representation in male team sports.

Overview

  • Williams disclosed in a clip for SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live that current players contacted him after the show’s rise.
  • Messages arrived through anonymous emails relayed by author Rachel Reid as well as private Instagram DMs.
  • He said outreach has come from professionals in hockey, football and basketball.
  • The Canadian series, adapted from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers books, is a streaming success on Crave and HBO Max with a second season confirmed.
  • Williams appears on The Tonight Show on Jan. 7, with the Andy Cohen interview airing Jan. 8, and he and co‑star Connor Storrie will present at the Golden Globes on Sunday.