Jordan Firstman, known for his role in “I Love LA,” is currently filming “Heat Rivalry,” a project focusing on gay sex scenes.
This HBO Max series follows two secretive hockey players engaged in a passionate romance and has garnered attention from both viewers and critics. Interestingly, Firstman has expressed his reservations about the portrayal.
In a recent interview with Vulture, the 34-year-old actor discussed a laid-back moment in the show where his character, Charlie, views a sex tape of himself. The interviewer contrasted this with the more staged intimate scenes seen in “Heat Rivalry.”
Firstman candidly stated, “Yeah, we do it. It’s gay. Sorry, but I watched the first two episodes of ‘Heated Rivalry,’ and it’s not gay.”
He continued, lamenting that the depiction of gay sex feels lacking. “The first sex scene, when we both say ‘that part’ after we finish, that’s one of my favorite moments. It’s authentic from my life.”
He recounted a personal anecdote, noting how he and a previous partner had a brief obsession with saying “that part.” “To me, that’s gay. Straight people can’t write that,” he added, highlighting a difference in experiences.
Later, he elaborated on the show’s narrative, saying many viewers seem more interested in entertainment than in authentic representations. “A lot of people just want to see two straight hockey players pretending to be gay. I’m one of those bitches who says, ‘If you say so,’ which is what any gay guy would say,” he remarked.
Firstman also voiced his disapproval of actors who prioritize their careers over authentic representation. “I don’t respect you because you care too much about your career and what will happen if people think you’re gay.”
Actors Connor Story, 25, and Hudson Williams, 24, recently addressed online speculations regarding their sexuality, stating they prefer to keep that aspect of their lives private.
Story shared, “When you dream of being in the public eye, there’s a desire for some privacy, but I want queer people to tell queer stories.” Williams added, “It’s important for me to have some distance from the characters on the show.”
“Heat Rivalry” wrapped up its first season, consisting of six episodes, on December 26 and is set to return for a second season in 2026.
