Prime Video has revealed the latest developments for the second season of “Off Campus,” introducing Canadian actors Stephen Kalyn and Mika Abdalla as the main couple, Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes. Kalyn portrays the charming hockey player Dean, originating from Markham, Ont., with a background in hockey. Abdalla takes on the role of Allie, a student at Briar University who works at the college bar, Malone’s, frequented by Dean and his hockey teammates.
The streaming platform unveiled the news through a brief video and promotional images, signaling a shift in focus in accordance with the series’ book-by-book structure. Following the pattern of Elle Kennedy’s popular novels, each season of the show focuses on a different romantic pairing. Season 1 adapted “The Deal,” featuring Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) and Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli), while Season 2 is anticipated to draw from the third book, “The Score,” highlighting Dean and Allie’s relationship.
Creator Louisa Levy expressed excitement about continuing Allie and Dean’s storyline as the primary romance in the upcoming season, building on their connection established in the first season. Levy also noted that Hannah and Garrett will maintain their significance within the show.
Alongside the lead actors, new additions to the cast include Philippa Soo (“Hamilton,” “Doctor Odyssey”) as a guest director in the university drama department, and India Fowler (“Fear Street: Prom Queen,” “The Strangers: Chapter 1”) portraying Grace Ivers, the love interest of hockey player John Logan (Antonio Cipriano) and the central figure in the second book, “The Mistake.” Returning series regulars include Bright, Cameli, Cipriano, and Jalen Thomas Brooks (John Tucker).
“Off Campus” has quickly gained popularity 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, marking a successful debut season based on the streaming platform’s metrics.