Prime Video has unveiled the latest development for Season 2 of “Off Campus,” introducing Canadian actors Stephen Kalyn and Mika Abdalla as the central couple, Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes. Kalyn takes on the role of the charming hockey defenceman, originating from Markham, Ont., with a background in real-life hockey. Abdalla portrays Allie, a student at Briar University who works at Malone’s, the college bar frequented by Dean and his hockey teammates.
The announcement of the new focus for “Off Campus” Season 2, following the series’ book-based structure, was accompanied by a teaser video and promotional images. Drawing inspiration from Elle Kennedy’s best-selling novels, each season highlights a different romantic pair. Season 1 adapted “The Deal,” featuring Hannah Wells (played by Ella Bright) and Garrett Graham (played by Belmont Cameli). Season 2 is set to delve into the storyline of Dean and Allie from the third book, “The Score.”
Louisa Levy, the creator and co-showrunner, expressed enthusiasm for continuing Dean and Allie’s romance in the upcoming season while emphasizing the continued importance of Hannah and Garrett in the series. The cast will see new additions, including Philippa Soo joining as a guest director for a university drama department production, where Allie is an aspiring actress. India Fowler will also join as Grace Ivers, the love interest of hockey player John Logan and a key character in the second book, “The Mistake.”
Returning series regulars include Bright, Cameli, Cipriano, and Jalen Thomas Brooks. “Off Campus” has enjoyed significant success on Prime Video, ranking as the top show on Amazon Prime Video in Canada. The series, which premiered all eight episodes on May 13, garnered 36 million viewers globally within its first 12 days, solidifying its position as one of the streaming platform’s successful launch seasons based on viewership metrics.