HBO Max’s ‘Rivalidade Ardente’ Sets Season 2 for April 2027, Filming Starts in August

Author Rachel Reid has postponed the next book to June 2027 due to worsening Parkinson’s symptoms.

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Creator Jacob Tierney told CBS Mornings the writers’ room is active and cameras are slated to roll in August.
Tierney said the new season is expected to be ready in April 2027, with releases planned on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the United States.
Rachel Reid delayed the seventh book, Unrivaled, to June 1, 2027, after initially being slated by HarperCollins for September.
Reid cited increased difficulty writing because her Parkinson’s symptoms have worsened, explaining the shift in the publishing timeline.
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