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Connor Storrie has scored his first Emmy nomination — but it’s not for his breakout role in steamy hockey series “Heated Rivalry.”
Instead, the actor received a nod for guest actor in a comedy series for his “Saturday
Night Live” hosting gig on Feb. 28. Storrie helmed the series alongside musical guest Mumford & Sons, producing memorable moments including an ice skating sketch featuring his “Heated Rivalry” co-star Hudson Williams.
As Variety previously reported, “Heated Rivalry” was not eligible for the Emmy Awards since it is fully funded by Canadian company Bell Media, despite being acquired by HBO Max for the U.S. As the Emmy rules state: “A foreign television production is ineligible unless it is the result of a co-production (both financially and creatively) between U.S. and foreign partners, which precedes the start of production, and with a purpose to be shown on U.S. television.”
Since HBO Max is just the distributor of the show for the U.S. and not a co-financier or producer, it didn’t meet the qualifications to be submitted for the Emmy Awards, nor did its stars. HBO content chairman and CEO Casey Bloys also confirmed to Variety that this will remain the case for the show’s next season.
“We’renot going to be involved,” Bloys said. “I think the last thing the show needs is people meddling in what works. So, I don’t feel any need to weigh in. Clearly, they’ve got a good sense of the show and what works. I will be excited to receive my episodes, and highlight them on HBO Max.”
However, “Heated Rivalry” would be eligible at the International Emmys, which will take place in November.
