Hudson Williams Says He’s Writing a Film Featuring an ‘Ex-Hockey Player’ and Is ‘Getting Tripped Up’ by ‘Heated Rivalry’ Parallels
Variety • 10/25/2026 – 10/26/2026
Summary
Hudson Williams is writing a new film featuring an "ex-hockey player" and is facing challenges due to a "Heated Rivalry" parallel. Before gaining fame from a Canadian queer hockey romance, Williams wrote and directed several short films, including "Soakers," "Buttons," and "Inside Augustine Mendoza’s Quotidian Apartment."
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