Heated Rivalry Breakout Connor Storrie in Talks to Join Craig Zobel Thriller Turpentine
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Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie is in talks to join Melissa McCarthy in Turpentine, a new thriller directed by Craig Zobel.
Connor Storrie is keeping his momentum going at full speed. Fresh off his breakout role as Ilya Rosanov in the hit HBO hockey romance Heated Rivalry, the actor is reportedly in talks to star in Turpentine, a new thriller directed by The Penguin helmer Craig Zobel. According to reporting from Deadline, the project is also rumored to feature Melissa McCarthy. While specific details on Storrie's potential character remain under wraps, the film follows a chaotic premise centered on a deadbeat son who recruits friends to rob his own parents to pay off a dangerous bookie debt.
The casting conversation highlights just how quickly Storrie and his costars have vaulted into the mainstream since the series premiered late last year. Storrie has since hosted Saturday Night Live, carried the torch at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and signed with major agency CAA. Fans will also see him in the upcoming A24 film Peaked, directed by Molly Gordon of The Bear fame, before Season 2 of Heated Rivalry arrives in 2027.
For audiences who follow the intersection of prestige television, streaming culture, and crossover talent, this trajectory feels entirely modern. The Heated Rivalry cast has turned a dedicated streaming fanbase into undeniable mainstream stardom, proving that digital-first hits are a primary launchpad for today's biggest entertainment stars. You can read the original reporting over at IGN South Africa.
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Original article: IGN South Africa