Prime Video has unveiled the latest developments for Season 2 of “Off Campus,” introducing Canadian actors Stephen Kalyn and Mika Abdalla as the show’s central couple, Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes. Kalyn takes on the role of the charming hockey defenceman, originating from Markham, Ontario, with a background as a lifelong hockey player. Abdalla portrays Allie, a student at Briar University who works at the college bar Malone’s, frequented by Dean and his hockey teammates.
The streaming service announced the news through a brief video and promotional images, signaling a shift in focus as the series follows a book-by-book format, mirroring Elle Kennedy’s popular novels. Each season of the show features a different romantic pair, with Season 1 adapting “The Deal” centered around Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham. Season 2 is anticipated to draw inspiration from the third book, “The Score,” delving into Dean and Allie’s relationship.
Creator and co-showrunner Louisa Levy expressed enthusiasm for continuing Dean and Allie’s storyline as the primary romance of the second season, building on their initial connection in the first season. Levy assured fans that Hannah and Garrett would remain integral to the series.
In addition to the main cast, new characters are set to join the university setting. Philippa Soo, known for her roles in “Hamilton” and “Doctor Odyssey,” will appear as a guest director overseeing a new play in the university drama department where Allie pursues her acting aspirations. India Fowler, recognized for her work in “Fear Street: Prom Queen” and “The Strangers: Chapter 1,” will join the core cast as Grace Ivers, the romantic interest of hockey player John Logan and a key character from the second book, “The Mistake.”
Returning series regulars include Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Antonio Cipriano, and Jalen Thomas Brooks. “Off Campus” has been a hit 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, garnered 36 million viewers globally within its first 12 days, solidifying its position as one of Prime Video’s successful debuts based on company metrics.