François Arnaud was photographed grabbing a coffee at a Los Angeles drive‑through on August 25, confirming his involvement as filming for the second season of the thriller series Heated Rivalry has begun in Canada.

The 41‑year‑old actor is slated to reprise his role as Scott Hunter, a character who appears in the novel “The Long Game,” which serves as source material for the upcoming episodes. The series, which follows rival intelligence operatives, debuted last year and quickly gained a following for its fast‑paced action.

In a recent interview with WWD, he teased upcoming plot developments, saying, “I can tell you that there’s more of Scott, but I can’t tell you in what capacity. There are various things at play.”

He added, “there’s definitely more of Scott and Kip,” assuring fans that both characters will feature prominently in the new arc.

Co‑stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams were spotted together in Toronto over the past few weeks, suggesting that principal photography is well underway. Their on‑set chemistry has been highlighted by the crew, who say the duo’s dynamic drives much of the show’s tension.

Producers released a statement ahead of the shoot, confirming that season two is officially in production and that the series continues to adapt storylines from the bestselling book series. The outlet also noted that the actor’s secret new movie was announced after its own filming wrapped.

Viewers can look forward to fresh twists when the second season rolls out later this year.