Overview
- Olympic organizers and HBO Max confirmed Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will carry the flame in the Milano Cortina 2026 torch relay.
- The relay concludes in Milan on February 6 at San Siro for the opening ceremony, with the actors’ specific segment yet to be announced.
- Heated Rivalry, adapted by Jacob Tierney from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels, debuted in late 2025 and has been renewed for a second season.
- HBO Max will stream the Winter Games in several European markets and begins airing Heated Rivalry in Italy in February as the show continues its international rollout.
- Reaction to the torchbearer news ranges from enthusiastic fan support to criticism over celebrity selections, while the series drives real-world effects including surging book sales and athletes citing it as inspiration.