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‘Off Campus’: First Look at Briar U Hockey Boys & More Updates About Elle Kennedy Adaptation
Briar U fans, we just keep winning. Elle Kennedy’s best-selling Off Campus book series is headed to Prime Video sooner than we thought! Filming is officially underway, and Amazon MGM Studios’ head of TV revealed exciting news about when the first season will premiere. What’s more, the streamer offered fans a flirty first look at the main couple in early August, which was followed by an exciting glimpse of the core four leading men.
A TV series based on the author’s beloved college hockey romances has been long overdue. Kennedy’s first Off Campus book, The Deal, was released in 2015, and the adaptation was announced in October 2024. After a massive search, the streamer finally announced the stars who will play leads Hannah and Garrett, and there are plenty of familiar faces stepping onto the ice alongside them.
If you love hunky hockey players, lovable female main characters, and spice, look no further. Off Campus is bound to be Prime Video’s next big hit. Swooon has all the latest updates about the upcoming college romance series, including the cast and filming updates.
When is the Off Campus TV series coming out?
In an interview with Deadline, Sanders announced that Off Campus is “definitely going to be launching in 2026.” While there is no official premiere date, the exec revealed, “We’ve been obsessively watching dailies, and we’re really excited by what we’re seeing. We should be getting our first cuts in the not-too-distant future.” He added, “[The Off Campus premiere] won’t be this year, but it will definitely be next year.” Screams!
“I have been sitting on this news for what feels like forever, and it’s been SO HARD to not spill the beans!” Kennedy wrote on Instagram in October 2024 when the TV news was confirmed. “But I’m beyond thrilled to finally announce that @amazonmgmstudios and Temple Hill are developing the OffCampus series for television.”
She continued, “That’s right, the Briar universe is coming to your screens! And this wouldn’t be happening if it weren’t for YOU–the readers who have championed this series so passionately. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support, kind words, and all the hockey love. Special thanks to Team EK and everyone who has worked so hard on this project. I cannot wait to see our showrunner bring the series to life!”
Where is Off Campus filming?
According to fans on social media, one of the Briar University filming locations is Riverview Hospital in British Columbia, Canada. The actors playing hockey hunks, Garrett, Dean, Logan, and Tucker, also posted pictures of their trailer doors labeled “The Garrett Graham,” “Daddy Dean,” “Papa John (Logan),” and “Chef Tucker.” As one TikTok commenter put it, we’re collecting any shred of Off Campus filming info we can “like infinity stones.”
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During production, Prime Video knew fans were in dire need of a sneak peek. On August 7, the streamer dropped a hair and makeup test featuring our first look of Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli as Hannah and Garrett. “Capturing pure chemistry in real time during a hair and makeup test with @ellabright__ and @belmontcameli on the set of Off Campus,” the caption read.
The streamer didn’t stop there. A few days later, fans got their first glimpse of Tucker, Logan, Dean, and Garrett on the ice — and in their Briar U hockey gear no less. One by one, the actors showed the back of their characters’ jerseys before swiveling around. They each gave the camera a flirty look before skating away.
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Who has been cast in the Off Campus TV show?
On May 6, Prime Video announced that Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli have been cast as Hannah and Garrett. Bright is best known for playing young Kate Middleton in an episode of The Crown. Camelli played Jamie Spano, Jessie Spano’s son, in the Saved by the Bell revival.
Deadline revealed that Steve Howey, who is best known for roles on Shameless and High Potential, has been cast as Garrett’s father, a retired hockey player named Phil Graham. Howey shared the news on his X account and wrote, “Yessss! #offcampus.” At this point, Coach Jensen, Hannah’s parents, and the rest of the major adult characters have yet to be cast.
Other notable characters from the Off Campus book series have been cast as well: Mika Abdalla as Allie, Antonio Cipriano as Logan, Jalen Thomas Brooks as Tucker, Josh Heuston as Justin, and Stephen Kalyn as Dean. (Heuston has also been a popular choice for Xaden in the upcoming Fourth Wing adaptation for Prime Video.
Cruel Intentions fans, rise up! On July 25, Deadline announced that Khobe Clarke has officially joined Off Campus as Beau Maxwell, Dean Di Laurentis’ quarterback bestie. Clarke played Scott Russell in the short-lived reboot. We’re not going to spoil Beau’s journey, but if you’ve read The Goal, you know there’s a massive twist.
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“Sometimes the cast of Off Campus sneaks up on you and suddenly you don’t know how you ever lived without them,” Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video captioned a joint Instagram post revealing the cast.
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In February 2025, Kennedy posted about a casting call for Off Campus. “We’ve seen your DMs….and we’re excited to announce that casting is officially OPEN for #OffCampus,” she wrote on Instagram. “Sing or play hockey? We can’t wait to see what you’ve got!!” The show’s casting team noted that no acting experience is required.
Louisa Levy will serve as the showrunner. She previously served as a writer for Death and Other Details, In the Dark, and more.
What will the first Off Campus season be about?
The first season will be based on the first book in Kennedy’s Off Campus series, The Deal, Deadline confirmed. The book centers around Garrett Graham and Hannah Wells’ romance. Garrett is a hotshot hockey player for Briar University who is struggling with his GPA. Hannah is a music major with a painful past. They make a deal to help each other, and it doesn’t take long for their feelings to deepen into something more.
The official description for the show, according to Variety, says that the first season “follows the unlikely romance between a wry, hockey-hating music major (Bright) and Briar University’s playboy star center (Camelli). The series depicts the elite ice hockey team, and the women in their lives, as they grapple with love, heartbreak, and self-discovery—forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood.”
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“Elle Kennedy’s beloved Off Campus series has resonated with a massive audience by tackling relatable topics from self-discovery to the power of connection,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “With Louisa Levy guiding our series alongside Temple Hill, Leanna and Neal, our global Prime Video customers will fall in love with this story all over again.”
Will all of the books be covered in the show?
The series will likely aim to bring all of the Off Campus books to life on Prime Video. If the series follows the order of Kennedy’s books, then The Mistake would be the focus of Season 2, followed by The Score, The Goal, and The Legacy.
There is a lot of Briar University source material that Prime Video could explore. After five seasons covering the Off Campus books, the show could move into the spinoffs: Briar U Series (The Chase, The Risk, The Play, The Dare) and Campus Diaries Series (The Graham Effect, The Dixon Rule, and The Charlie Method).
Which Off Campus book are you most excited to see on TV? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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