Heated Rivalry Creator & Jason Bateman Working on New Netflix Series

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Jacob Tierney is adding a little fire to this vintage friendship.   

The creator of Heated Rivalry is joining forces with Jason Bateman for a new Netflix drama called Alexander. The series will focus on the relationship between Alexander the Great and his teacher, the philosopher Aristotle.

The team working on the show is already very close. Jacob is writing the script, and his former competitor, Brendan Brady, will be an executive producer. Brendan will share producing responsibilities with Jason and Michael Costigan, his partner at Aggregate Films. They’ve previously collaborated on Netflix hits like Ozark and Black Rabbit.

The new streaming series, Alexander, is adapted from Annabel Lyon’s 2009 novel, The Golden Mean. The story centers on the surprising friendship between Alexander the Great, the former king of Macedonia, and his tutor, Aristotle, set against a backdrop of palace secrets, passionate relationships, violent conflict, and fierce power struggles.

Their relationship fundamentally changes the course of history, and Jacob said he’s thrilled to portray such a significant turning point in a movie.

The 46-year-old shared with Netflix that she’s been captivated by Annabel Lyon’s book for years and has wanted to adapt it into a story ever since. She and Brendan are thrilled to be working with Aggregate and Netflix to bring this fascinating world to the screen.

Jinny Howe, the head of U.S. and Canada scripted series at Netflix, echoed the sentiment.

We’re incredibly excited to be collaborating with Jacob Tierney, a truly innovative and sought-after creator, on Alexander,” she said. “The series offers a fresh take on the classic mentor-protégé dynamic, delivering a story that feels both grand in scale and deeply personal.

Although Alexander is Jacob and Brendan’s first project with Netflix, they’re already working on the next season of Heated Rivalry for HBO Max. Following the success of the first season – where fans adored the developing romance between hockey players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) – the show’s creators recently shared a brief update on when fans can expect season two.

Jacob announced on CBS Mornings last month that filming will begin in August. He explained they are currently writing the script and preparing for production, promising fans more of “Heated Rivalry” will be coming to television as quickly as they can manage.

When can we expect to see Shane and Ilya skating again? According to a Crave spokesperson (Crave partnered with the show’s creators), they’re planning a premiere in spring 2027, as reported by Entertainment Weekly.

While Jacob keeps developing his creative touch on upcoming projects, here’s a look at more TV shows that have been renewed for another season…

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Get ready for one final season of Jersey Shore! MTV has announced that the upcoming eighth season will be the last.

The final season premieres May 7.

School will be back in session when Quinta Brunson‘s Emmy-winning ABC comedy returns for season six.

NBC has renewed the travel and adventure reality competition series for a sophomore season.

Netflix has already ordered a second season of its new series based on the classic ‘Little House on the Prairie’ books, even before the first season has premiered.

The HBO drama will return for a fifth and final season sometime next year.

MGM+ has renewed the adventure drama for season two.

Jennifer Hudson‘s eponymous talk show will return for season five.

I can’t believe it, Kelly Clarkson is ending her talk show after seven seasons! She said it wasn’t an easy choice, and honestly, it breaks my heart, but she’s doing it for her kids, River and Remington. She wants to be there for them, and after everything she’s been through with Brandon Blackstock, I totally get it. Family first, always! I’m going to miss seeing her every day, but I’m happy she’s prioritizing what matters most.

Kelly announced on February 2nd that she’s taking a step back from her regular work to focus on her children, saying it feels like the right decision for her family right now. She emphasized that she’s not retiring from music completely, and fans can still expect new songs, occasional concerts, and appearances as a coach on The Voice.

Netflix revealed on January 9th that “Black Mirror,” the anthology series created by Charlie Brooker, will be back for a new eighth season.

Noah Wyle will reprise his role as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch for the third season of The Pitt. HBO Max announced the renewal just before the season two premiere on January 8th, with the new season expected in 2026.

The FX series starring Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon has been renewed for a second season, continuing his investigation into secrets and corruption in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The renewal was announced on January 7th.

The popular Paramount+ series about the McLusky family will conclude with its fifth season, the streaming service revealed on January 5th.

Hello season six! Emily in Paris has been renewed for a sixth season, just two weeks after season five became available on Netflix.

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2026-03-06 00:47