Prime Video has made a significant announcement regarding Season 2 of “Off Campus,” introducing Stephen Kalyn and Mika Abdalla as the main couple, Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes. Kalyn, a native of Markham, Ont., takes on the role of the charming hockey defenceman, drawing on his real-life experience as a lifelong hockey player. Abdalla portrays Allie, a student at Briar University who works at Malone’s, the college bar frequented by Dean and his hockey teammates.
The streaming service unveiled this news through a brief video and promotional images, revealing a shift in focus that aligns with the book-to-screen adaptation strategy of “Off Campus.” Following the model of Elle Kennedy’s popular novels, each season of the show revolves around a different romantic pair. Season 1 adapted “The Deal,” featuring Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham, while Season 2 is set to explore the relationship between Dean and Allie from the third book, “The Score.”
Louisa Levy, the creator and co-showrunner, expressed enthusiasm for continuing Dean and Allie’s story as the central romance of Season 2, building on their introduction in the previous season. Levy confirmed that Hannah and Garrett will retain their importance in the series. Additionally, new cast members include Philippa Soo, known for her roles in “Hamilton” and “Doctor Odyssey,” portraying a theatre artist directing a play at the university, and India Fowler, who joins as Grace Ivers, the love interest of hockey player John Logan, focusing on the events of “The Mistake.”
Returning series regulars include Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Antonio Cipriano, and Jalen Thomas Brooks. “Off Campus” has enjoyed early success on Prime Video, currently ranking as the top show on Amazon Prime Video in Canada. The series, which premiered all eight episodes on May 13, attracted 36 million viewers globally within its first 12 days, establishing itself as one of the platform’s successful debut seasons according to company metrics.
