Hudson Williams opens up about writing a semi-autobiographical manuscript

Hudson Williams is turning to writing as he navigates his rapid rise in Hollywood.

In a recent interview with Wonderland, Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams revealed that he is currently working on a semi-autobiographical manuscript inspired by his life and personal experiences.

The 24-year-old actor said writing has become an important creative outlet as he processes fame, growth and the changes that come with increased visibility.

“I’ve been writing a lot,” Williams told the outlet. “I have two separate journals. One is a manuscript, semi-autobiographical, about this period in my life, where I blur the lines between fiction and real life.”

Alongside the manuscript, Williams keeps another journal where he records everyday encounters and moments. He also maintains a running Google Doc, using it to capture his thoughts and emotions while traveling for work. “I’m building my internal monologue, writing down what I’m thinking and feeling in hotel rooms between events,” he said. “It’s really fun to write.”

The Canadian actor made his breakout debut last November in HBO Max’s Heated Rivalry, an LGBTQ+ hockey romance adapted from Rachel Reid’s bestselling Game Changers novel series. The show stars Williams as Shane Hollander alongside Connor Storrie and quickly became a viral hit, earning a second-season renewal that is set to begin production this summer.

As he adjusts to sudden fame, Williams said journaling has helped him stay grounded, citing writer Joan Didion as a key influence. “She once said she journals so that when she gets really old, she can pick up her books and find her way back to herself again,” he said. “That inspired me.”

The practice has also become a way for Williams to cultivate gratitude. “I can look back and go, ‘Wow, that really blew me away,’” he added.

As his career continues to gain momentum, Williams says staying grounded, both on the page and off, remains his top priority.

Beyond writing, Williams credits his close friends and family with keeping him focused on kindness and perspective. “They don’t care too much,” he said. “They’re like, ‘Okay, good for you. This is amazing. But are you treating people well?’”

“How you show up as a person matters more than anything else,” Williams continued. “I use my friends and family as a metric. Am I being an a--hole? Let’s make sure I’m staying kind.”