Overview
- Williams said on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live that current players from hockey, football and basketball have contacted him, some anonymously through author Rachel Reid and others via direct messages.
- He described the private notes as affirming the series’ emotional impact, saying the messages show the story is “hitting people right in the nerve.”
- Addressing discourse about the show’s intimate scenes, Williams argued that similar heterosexual scenes draw less scrutiny, pointing to a double standard around male intimacy.
- Making his Tonight Show debut, Williams teased that Season 2 will feel like an “external battle,” while noting the next installment is not imminent and is likely to arrive in 2027, according to his remarks.
- The Canadian series has become a global streaming hit on Crave and HBO Max, secured an early renewal, expanded to Sky/NOW and Movistar Plus+, and continues to stir conversation in sports circles where advocates note ongoing barriers to players coming out.