Connor Storrie is mentioned on FHM’s list of 10 young Hollywood stars currently experiencing major career breakthroughs!
“If you’ve seen the hit series Heated Rivalry, you’ll definitely know him as Russian hockey player Ilya Rozanov. Here’s a surprising detail: 26 year old Connor Storrie is actually a born-and-raised Texan and former competitive gymnast who had to quickly learn Russian and master a flawless accent for the role. He did it so convincingly that even Russians thought he was a native speaker.
Since then, his career has taken off at lightning speed. In early 2026, he got to host Saturday Night Live, which even earned him an Emmy nomination. Soon, he’ll appear alongside Dua Lipa in the A24 comedy Peaked, star opposite Melissa McCarthy in the thriller Turpentine, and rumours are circulating that he’ll appear in a new film from our very own Halina Reijn.
Add to that his new global contract as the new face of Yves Saint Laurent, and it’s clear we’re dealing with an absolute powerhouse.”
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Este es el momento en el que Ilya se gana a los padres de Shane. La cara de emoción de Yuna y David y el reconocimiento de que la relación iba en serio. Siempre me emocionó esta escena.
shaheen’s experience on the set of heated rivalry s2 so far 😌 yes the show has become HUGE but it makes me so happy knowing how small and intimate the set still feels for the cast and crew
obsessed with the flip that gets switched immediately at the cottage like they barely touched each other after sex for years and all of a sudden Ilya becomes a Velcro boyfriend an hour in