Connor Storrie Reveals the Types of Roles He Wants to Do Next After 'Heated Rivalry'

Connor Storrie just dropped a new set of smoldering photos that are so hot they managed to set a new precedent as far as thirst is involved.

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Connor Storrie is opening up about his relationship to fashion, reading, and what’s next for him in the entertainment industry.

The 26-year-old Heated Rivalry actor is on the cover of VMAN 56, hitting newsstands on March 16.

During the discussion, he opened up about his skyrocketing fame from the hit HBO / Crave series, as well as roles he’s interested in doing beyond the show.

On fashion:

“Fashion was not on my radar, but the moment you start trying on really nice clothes, you understand why people love it so much. It was never on my radar before, but I really enjoy it. I love the artistry of it. You also realize really quickly how much materials matter—like a $50 pair of jeans versus a $500 pair. You can really feel the difference.”

“Especially with tailoring, too—when things are really form-fitted to your body, it’s hard to go back to off-the-rack pants. It’s just fun. Playing dress-up is my favorite thing, which is probably why I’m in film— it’s a prolonged version of that. So these photo shoots are an even more heightened version of it.”

On his overnight success:

“First of all, it’s really difficult to fully comprehend the level at which this is being seen. I’ll be completely honest—it’s only really started to settle in over the last week. I was on the east side, driving to get dinner, and there was this big crowd on a street corner. I was like, ‘Oh, I wonder what everyone’s doing.’ I pulled forward a bit and realized it was a club doing a Heated Rivalry night—sold out, our faces everywhere. I literally drove for a block and a half, and the line just snaked all the way down the street. That was the first time I could really visualize it. Online numbers are so elusive—millions of views don’t always feel real. But seeing a few hundred people physically waiting to get inside, I was like, ‘Whoa, this is a real thing.’ It’s been beautiful, honestly. I’ve wanted this for so long, and I’ve imagined what it would be like—the projects, the conversations, the people I’d meet. I’m meeting some of my idols, like Gregg Araki. And I say this without wishing it at all, but even if it all ended now, I’d be floored. Anything after this feels like a cherry on top."

On what projects he’ll do next:

“As an actor, I have a pretty broad range of what I appreciate, which kind of makes option paralysis more feasible. It really just comes down to the part. I’m a very visual person, so if I read something and I can see it plainly, I feel excited and comfortable right away. With Ilya, for example, the moment I read it, I could fully see that person and embody him. Going forward, I just want to be in more things. I’ve never really done a comedy, I’ve never really done a horror—I’m still very new to working. I want to stretch out, be bold, and see what sticks.”

On romance:

“My only connection to the reading world was my sister, who’s a very big reader. But it’s funny—looking back, I don’t even really register it as a romance. I think Ilya, specifically, has so much going on in his personal life that the romance feels more like a byproduct of his human experience. I’m honestly jealous of people who discover reading as their pastime. I was talking to Rachel [Reid], the author, yesterday, and she asked if I’d read the book. I was like, honestly, the only books I’ve read in the past few years are Heated Rivalry and The Long Game. So no, I wasn’t familiar with romance at all, but I definitely see the power of it. I think reading in that way is really good for your brain. And the people I’ve met through book culture are great—it’s a cool fan base. They’re incredibly enthusiastic, bright, and emotional.”

On how he’d like Heated Rivalry to affect Hollywood:

“Well, because I write and direct as well—and I’m in the middle of finishing production on my iPhone feature—the press of this really kind of took over. I’ve been trying to piece together little places where I can take something I learned personally and something I think is mirrored in this. I mean, there was still so much money and resources that went into making Heated Rivalry, even though it’s definitely considered a small thing. It’s been really inspiring to me to show that something doesn’t necessarily have to be hundreds of millions of dollars in order to be cool and watchable. And I think that could be inspiring to more independent-style film or TV makers. Is it nice to have $100 million to make something? One hundred percent. But I think it shows that bigger isn’t always better. And people really do just love connection, you know? And that’s what this is, and that’s what people care about. That’s why the net of people who flock to this is so wide and diverse. People just love to connect.”

You can read the full interview here.