Prime Video has announced the casting of Canadian actors Stephen Kalyn and Mika Abdalla as the central couple in Season 2 of “Off Campus.” Kalyn will portray Dean Di Laurentis, a charismatic hockey defenceman, while Abdalla will play Allie Hayes, a student at Briar University who works at the college bar frequented by Dean and his hockey teammates.
The streaming platform unveiled this news through a video and promotional images, revealing a shift in focus following the book-to-screen adaptation structure of “Off Campus.” Each season of the series, inspired by Elle Kennedy’s popular novels, centers on a different romantic pairing. Season 1 was based on “The Deal,” featuring Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham, while Season 2 is set to draw from the third book, “The Score,” focusing on Dean and Allie’s relationship.
Creator and co-showrunner Louisa Levy expressed enthusiasm for exploring Allie and Dean’s romance further in the upcoming season, noting that Hannah and Garrett will continue to play integral roles in the show. Additionally, new cast members Philippa Soo and India Fowler will join the series, with Soo portraying a theatre artist directing a play in the university drama department and Fowler taking on the role of Grace Ivers, the love interest of hockey player John Logan.
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 garnered 36 million global viewers within its first 12 days of release, marking a successful debut for the streaming platform.