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Connor Storrie spotted in Paris with 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino

Storrie made appearances at fashion events in Paris events and was spotted attending a party alongside François Arnaud


Pop Culture & Art January 27, 2026 1 min read
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Rising star Connor Storrie was recently spotted meeting acclaimed filmmaker Luca Guadagnino in Paris, igniting speculation about a potential future collaboration between the actor and the celebrated director.

The 25-year-old actor, best known for his breakout role in the hit hockey drama Heated Rivalry, was in the French capital during Paris Fashion Week when he crossed paths with Guadagnino, the director behind Challengers and Call Me By Your Name. The sighting quickly caught fans’ attention, with many wondering whether the meeting was purely social or tied to an upcoming project.

Video footage circulating on social media shows Storrie and Guadagnino chatting outside a Paris restaurant before heading inside together. While no details about the conversation have been revealed, the meeting has fueled excitement around Storrie’s rapidly growing profile in the film industry.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fans have been calling for a Song of Achilles adaptation starring Storrie as Achilles and Hudson Williams as Patroclus. With this meeting, the buzz around the adaptation has grown stronger. One fan even remarked that, "Oh we're getting that Oscar winner Connor Storrie soon".

Guadagnino, whose work includes Challengers, Bones and All, Queer, and After the Hunt as well as the Oscar nominated Call Me By Your Name, is known for collaborating with emerging talent and pushing bold, emotionally driven storytelling, making the encounter particularly noteworthy for Storrie’s career trajectory.

During his Paris visit, Storrie also made appearances at several Fashion Week events and was spotted attending a party alongside Heated Rivalry co-star François Arnaud, adding to the growing spotlight on the show’s cast as they gain international recognition.

Although neither Storrie nor Guadagnino has confirmed plans to work together, the Paris meeting has sparked widespread curiosity among fans and industry watchers. With Guadagnino’s reputation for launching actors into the next phase of their careers, many are eager to see whether this encounter signals an exciting new film project on the horizon.

Representatives for both Storrie and Guadagnino have not commented on the meeting.

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