In case you thought the Heated Rivalry star had already pushed the envelope to its limits, think again. Hudson Williams has just gone full vampire, and this time, he’s not just heating up the screen—he’s literally sucking the life out of it. The actor, who already sent the internet into a frenzy with his role as gay hockey star Shane Hollander, is now taking on a new, dark persona in Love Lucille’s latest music video for Lights On On, which dropped on Monday.
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While fans were still catching their breath from his Heated Rivalry scenes, Williams took his next role in an entirely different direction—into the spooky, gothic world of Nosferatu. Yes, you read that right. In this video, Williams embodies the eerie, iconic look of Count Orlok, stalking and draining the blood from a gorgeous young woman in a way that’s just as seductive as it is sinister.
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It’s safe to say no one saw this one coming. Known for his raw, unfiltered roles that often lean into steamy, explicit territory, Williams has become a household name for fans of Heated Rivalry and other boundary-pushing projects. But turning into a bloodsucking vampire in a music video? That’s a whole new play.
The buzz surrounding his performance is reaching a fever pitch, with the internet doing what it does best—turning everything Williams touches into gold. It’s not just that he’s playing a vampire; it’s that he’s doing it with a level of cheeky camp and sensuality that has fans on the edge of their seats.
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Fans didn’t waste any time calling out the resemblance to iconic bloodsuckers like Nosferatu and even Lestat from Interview with the Vampire. But this isn’t a serious, brooding take on the genre—no, Williams is having fun with it. The internet has already coined several hilarious nicknames for his character. Safe to say, Hudson Williams is taking the term “vampire chic” to new, fabulous heights.
What makes this so captivating is that Williams isn’t playing the usual dark, tortured soul that you’d expect from a vampire role. He’s adding an unmistakable flair, making his vampiric transformation just as much about charm and seduction as it is about fear. It’s this combination that’s got fans hungry for more, and frankly, we can’t blame them.
If Heated Rivalry was a test of how far Williams could go with his sex appeal, this music video proves he’s capable of keeping us on our toes while adding a fresh, playful edge to his performances.
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So, what’s next for Hudson Williams? Is he going to keep diving into the supernatural world, or is he going back to his hockey roots? At this point, who knows—and honestly, who cares? As long as he keeps finding ways to keep us on the edge of our seats, we’ll be here for whatever he does next.
Hudson Williams as a vampire might be the most surprising twist of his career yet, but it’s also one of the most fun. This new, darker side of him is just the kind of unexpected treat we all needed. Now, if only he could come back and give us a Heated Rivalry–style bloodbath, we’d be all in.
What do you think of Hudson Williams’ vampiric debut? Share your thoughts in the comments—we’re dying to know!