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 from Markham, Ont., 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 casting news through a video and promotional photos, signaling a shift in focus following the show’s book-inspired format. Each season of “Off Campus” mirrors a different couple featured in Elle Kennedy’s bestselling novels, with Season 1 adapting “The Deal” and Season 2 drawing inspiration from the third book, “The Score,” which delves into Dean and Allie’s relationship.
Creator and co-showrunner Louisa Levy expressed excitement about continuing the storyline of Allie and Dean as the primary romance in Season 2, while assuring fans that Hannah and Garrett will still play integral roles in the series. Additionally, new cast members include Philippa Soo, known for her roles in “Hamilton” and “Doctor Odyssey,” and India Fowler, who will portray Grace Ivers, the love interest of hockey player John Logan in the second book, “The Mistake.”
Returning series regulars include Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Antonio Cipriano, and Jalen Thomas Brooks. “Off Campus” has garnered early success on Prime Video, currently holding the top spot on Amazon Prime Video in Canada. The show, which premiered all eight episodes on May 13, attracted 36 million viewers globally within the first 12 days, marking a strong debut season for the streaming service.
