What Happened to Connor Storrie?

Connor Storrie, born on February 22, 2000, in Colorado and raised in Odessa, Texas, began his acting career in 2018 with appearances in short films and minor roles. His early career included a feature film debut in the 2023 coming-of-age drama 'Riley' and a notable cameo as a young inmate in the 2024 DC Comics film 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' a role he had to keep secret for nearly two years. Storrie also trained in gymnastics and improv at The Groundlings, crediting clowning with improving his acting skills.

The pivotal turning point in Storrie's career came in 2025 when he was cast as Ilya Rozanov in the Canadian sports romance television series 'Heated Rivalry,' based on Rachel Reid's 'Game Changers' novel series. For this role, Storrie dedicated himself to learning Russian and developing an authentic accent, which garnered widespread critical praise and brought him international recognition as a breakout star. The series, which premiered in November 2025 on Crave and HBO Max, quickly became a sensation due to its compelling chemistry between Storrie and co-star Hudson Williams.

The success of 'Heated Rivalry' catapulted Storrie into mainstream recognition. In January 2026, he signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for representation, a significant step in his burgeoning career. He and Hudson Williams also served as torchbearers in the 2026 Winter Olympics torch relay in Feltre, Italy, on January 25, 2026, and presented an award at the Golden Globes.

February and March 2026 marked further milestones. Storrie hosted 'Saturday Night Live' on February 28, 2026, with Mumford & Sons as the musical guest, an appearance that was widely praised and included an ice-skating sketch with Williams. In March 2026, he joined the ensemble cast of the A24 comedy film 'Peaked' and was cast in a leading role opposite Melissa McCarthy in the thriller 'Turpentine.' He also wrapped production on his feature directorial debut, 'Transaction Planet,' in December 2025, indicating his interest in expanding into filmmaking.

As of July 8, 2026, Storrie continues to be highly active. His film 'April X,' co-starring Lilly Krug, is slated for a September 2026 theatrical release. In May 2026, he was cast in the A24 period film 'Please.' Filming for the second season of 'Heated Rivalry' is expected to begin in mid-to-late 2026. Most notably, on July 8, 2026, Storrie received his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his hosting of 'Saturday Night Live.' This nomination came despite 'Heated Rivalry' itself being ineligible for the 2026 Emmy Awards due to Television Academy rules regarding foreign-financed productions.