The owner of the cabin featured in the HBO series 'Heated Rivalry' says he considered the impact of hosting the production again before agreeing to Season 2.
Key facts
- •Michael Kutryk is a Toronto doctor who owns the cabin used in the HBO series.
- •The cabin appeared in the Season 1 finale, "The Cottage."
- •Kutryk opted not to charge the production for a damaged table.
- •Season 2 of the series was greenlit in December 2025.
- •The new season is scheduled for an April 2027 release.
Michael Kutryk, the owner of the cabin used in the first season of the HBO series "Heated Rivalry," says he underwent "soul searching" before agreeing to host the production for its second season. Kutryk, a Toronto doctor, noted that while he could have demanded more money from the production team, he chose to offer a reasonable price instead.
Production Details and Cabin Usage
The cabin was featured in the Season 1 finale, titled "The Cottage," which depicted characters Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov visiting the remote property. Kutryk noted that he did not ask the production to replace a table that was scratched during the first season's filming.
Future of the Property
Kutryk, who describes himself as a private person, built the cabin as a retreat from the world. He stated that he will evaluate the demand for the property after Season 2 airs to decide if he will continue to share it for future filming. "Heated Rivalry," based on Rachel Reid’s "Game Changer," was greenlit for a second season in December 2025 and is expected to be released in April 2027.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety.
