Quinn is closing out 2025 with a notable shift in its celebrity-led audio originals by pairing Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as rival fae princes in the new romantasy series Ember & Ice. The three-episode MM romance marks the platform’s first duet-style original, with the intimate moments unfolding between the two lead characters rather than involving the listener directly. The project and its creative direction were confirmed through interviews and official statements shared with Cosmopolitan, which also debuted early promotional materials for the series.
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Reunite for Quinn’s First Duet Romantasy Audio Original
Williams and Storrie portray Finn and Dane, two fae princes from feuding courts who maintain a forbidden, years-long relationship that reaches a turning point during a treaty signing meant to unite their families. According to Quinn’s official synopsis, the story is set in a fantasy world shaped by duty, history, and desire, and places listeners as close observers to every moment of tension and connection between the characters. Quinn founder and CEO Caroline Spiegel explained to Cosmopolitan that the production introduces ambitious sound design and a heightened emotional intensity, reflecting the platform’s evolving approach to scripted audio storytelling.
For both actors, the project offered a distinct creative challenge. Storrie shared with Cosmopolitan that working in audio was a new experience and that he found the process genuinely enjoyable. Williams also told the publication that exploring sensuality using only his voice required a different kind of focus, as the performance relied entirely on vocal expression without physical movement. Both actors emphasized that the format allowed them to build the characters’ emotional arc in a more introspective way.
Release Schedule, Creative Direction, and Quinn’s Expanding Celebrity Audio Lineup
Ember & Ice will debut on December 30 at 12 a.m. PT and 3 a.m. ET with the release of the first episode, titled “Finn,” alongside the second episode, “Dante.” The third and final installment is scheduled for January 6. A preview of the opening episode has already been released by Quinn through its official channels, giving listeners an early sense of the series’ tone and atmosphere.
Spiegel told Cosmopolitan that Williams and Storrie brought warmth and authenticity to the story by embracing themes of queer love and sex positivity, adding that Quinn values the joy they have delivered to audiences. The series joins a growing catalog of Quinn originals led by actors such as Christopher Briney, Manny Jacinto, Tom Blyth, Thomas Doherty, Andrew Scott, and Victoria Pedretti. With Ember & Ice, the platform signals a continued expansion into more collaborative, narrative-driven audio projects grounded in fantasy romance.
