Carrie-Anne Moss is giving one of television’s fastest-rising stars a glowing endorsement. The Matrix actress recently appeared at Bell Media’s upfront presentation in Toronto to promote her upcoming supernatural drama Yaga, where she opened up about working alongside Heated Rivalry breakout star Hudson Williams. While discussing the new series, Moss revealed that one of the most memorable parts of filming involved sharing romantic scenes with the 25-year-old actor.
“I got to make out with him, so that’s lovely,” Moss joked while gesturing toward Williams during the event.
However, it was her praise for his professionalism that quickly caught attention.
“He was super respectful. He was so respectful to my personal space,” Moss said. “This guy is, like, a serious gentleman.”
The upcoming drama is based on playwright Kat Sandler’s 2019 stage production and offers a modern twist on the legendary Baba Yaga folklore. Moss stars as Katherine, a university professor known for her relationships with younger men, while Williams plays Henry Park, the missing heir to a powerful fishing empire.
The series also stars Noah Reid as private investigator Rapp and Clark Backo as detective Carson. Sandler serves as both writer and showrunner.
Set in a small coastal town, Yaga blends mystery, supernatural elements and psychological drama, with the series expected to debut in the United States on AMC+ later this year after premiering on Crave in Canada.
Williams, meanwhile, continues to enjoy a meteoric rise following the success of Heated Rivalry. The hockey romance drama became a breakout sensation after its late-2025 debut and turned the actor into one of Canada’s most talked-about young stars.
The actor recently won Best Lead Performance in a Drama Series at the Canadian Screen Awards for his portrayal of Shane Hollander, while Heated Rivalry itself took home 16 awards, including Best Drama Series.
Fans won’t have to wait too long to see more of Williams either. Production on Heated Rivalry Season 2 is set to begin later this summer, with new episodes expected to premiere in spring 2027.
For now, Moss seems more than happy to join the growing list of people singing his praises.
And if her comments are anything to go by, audiences can expect plenty of chemistry when Yaga finally arrives.