Prime Video has announced the exciting casting for Season 2 of “Off Campus,” with Canadian actors Stephen Kalyn and Mika Abdalla taking on the lead roles of Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes, the show’s central couple. Kalyn, a Markham native and lifelong hockey player, plays the charismatic hockey defenceman Dean, while Abdalla portrays Allie, a student at Briar University who works at the college bar frequented by Dean and his hockey teammates.
The streaming platform unveiled the news through a video and promotional photos, revealing the shift in focus following the book-by-book approach of “Off Campus.” Each season, inspired by Elle Kennedy’s bestselling novels, revolves around a different couple. Season 1 adapted “The Deal,” featuring Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham, while Season 2 is set to draw from the third book, “The Score,” which delves into Dean and Allie’s relationship.
Creator and co-showrunner Louisa Levy expressed enthusiasm about continuing Dean and Allie’s storyline as the primary romance in the upcoming season, building on their relationship established in Season 1. Levy also confirmed that Hannah and Garrett will remain crucial to the show’s narrative.
Joining the cast are new faces, including Philippa Soo, known for “Hamilton” and “Doctor Odyssey,” portraying a theatre artist directing a play in the university drama department where Allie is studying. India Fowler will play Grace Ivers, the love interest of hockey player John Logan and a central character in the second book, “The Mistake.” Returning series regulars include Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Antonio Cipriano, and Jalen Thomas Brooks.
“Off Campus” has proven to be 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, attracted 36 million global viewers within its first 12 days, marking a strong debut season for the streaming platform.