Prime Video has unveiled the latest developments 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, bringing his real-life background as a lifelong hockey player from Markham, Ont. Abdalla portrays Allie, a fellow student at Briar University who works at the college bar Malone’s, frequented by Dean and his hockey teammates.
The streaming platform announced the shift in focus for the upcoming season, following the pattern set by the “Off Campus” book series by Elle Kennedy. Each season of the show is based on a different couple, with Season 1 adapting “The Deal” featuring Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham. Season 2 is set to draw inspiration from the third book, “The Score,” which delves into Dean and Allie’s relationship.
Creator and co-showrunner Louisa Levy expressed enthusiasm for continuing Allie and Dean’s storyline as the primary romance in Season 2, while highlighting the continued importance of Hannah and Garrett in the show. The cast welcomes new additions, including Philippa Soo, known for her roles in “Hamilton” and “Doctor Odyssey,” playing a theatre artist directing a play in the university drama department where Allie is pursuing her acting dreams. India Fowler joins as Grace Ivers, the love interest of hockey player John Logan and the central character in “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, ranking as the top show on Amazon Prime Video in Canada. The series premiered all eight episodes on May 13, garnering 36 million global viewers within the first 12 days, marking a strong debut season for the streaming service.
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