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

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 really feels like a cherry on top.”