Off Campus Showrunner Reveals Who Is Leading Season 2

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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Off Campus season one.

I was completely invested in Hannah and Garrett’s love story at Briar U, and I’m already wondering who’s going to find their own happily ever after next! It was so great seeing them together, and now I’m excited to see what romances blossom next at the school.

Louisa Levy, the showrunner for Prime Video’s Off Campus, revealed that in the upcoming second season, Hannah’s friend Allie Hayes (Mika Abdalla) and hockey player Dean Di Laurentis (Stephen Kalyn) will be dealing with the complications of their secret casual relationship.

In a recent interview with Variety, Levy shared that she decided to introduce the romance between Allie and Dean in the first season—which was inspired by the novel The Deal—rather than saving it for a later installment. She confirmed the leads for the upcoming season with a smile and a nod.

She explained in a post-premiere interview that she wanted to build anticipation for the characters. Allie felt like a natural fit because of her close friendship with Hannah and Dean’s existing presence. Since their romance was a secret in the book, she decided to keep it a surprise for both viewers and readers when the show launched.

Because of when and how we’re releasing things, we had to adjust a few details, but I can assure you all the features fans love are still planned and coming. We have a lot more exciting developments in store for those two aspects.

Levy explained to fans that some changes were needed for the show. This included moving Allie and Dean’s romance to season two, even though their story appears later in Elle Kennedy’s books, and introducing Hunter Davenport (played by Charlie Evans) as a villain.

The show introduced Hunter, who shares a background with Dean, to make his appearance feel natural. According to the creator, they needed to create conflict in Dean and Allie’s relationship to extend their storyline, and bringing in a character from that same world seemed like the best way to do it. Allie and Hunter have a brief romantic encounter before the tension between Hunter and Dean is revealed.

Kennedy shared that Grace, a character whose romance with Garrett’s best friend is a key part of the second book, The Mistake, is who she enjoys writing the most.

She admitted that Grace tends to go off on tangents when she’s anxious and can be quite unpredictable. She’s really looking forward to seeing Grace portrayed on screen, believing audiences will connect with her relatable awkwardness. She even confessed there were times while writing the book she found Grace’s behavior embarrassing, wishing the character would just stop talking, and she’s eager to see how that translates to the screen.

Now that Off Campus has launched the second season, here are some other great books that have been adapted for the screen.

As for where production is for season two of Off Campus? 

Levy confirmed that all eight scripts are finished and they have a great plan for the new season. He hinted that fans of the original books will be especially pleased with what’s in store, but didn’t share any details just yet.

Kennedy also revealed a new relationship developing in season two of Briar U: John Logan, played by Antonio Cipriano, and Grace Ivers, played by India Fowler.

I watched Antonio and India—who will play Grace—do a chemistry test, and they had amazing on-screen connection. That’s what I’m looking forward to the most, according to a recent interview with TopMob News.

Kennedy shared that Grace, a character whose romance with Garrett’s best friend is explored in the second book, The Mistake, is who she enjoys writing the most.

She admitted that Grace tends to talk a lot when she’s anxious and often jumps from topic to topic. She’s really looking forward to seeing Grace come to life on screen, believing audiences will connect with her relatable awkwardness. She even shared that while writing the book, there were times Grace’s behavior embarrassed her, and she’d think, ‘Grace, please stop!’ She’s eager to see how that awkwardness translates to the screen.

Now that Off Campus has arrived to kick off season two, here are some other great books that have been adapted for the screen.

The upcoming Apple TV+ series is based on Laura Dave’s novel, The First Time I Saw Him, which will be available for purchase on January 6, 2026. The series stars Jennifer Garner, Angourie Rice, David Morse, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Judy Greer, and Rita Wilson, and will premiere on February 20, 2026.

Season two of the popular Apple series picks up with Hannah Hall (Garner) and her stepdaughter Bailey (Rice) five years after the disappearance of Owen (Coster-Waldau), Hannah’s husband and Bailey’s father. They’ve begun to build a new life, but their peace is shattered when Owen unexpectedly reappears just before a devastating family event. This sets them on a dangerous journey to protect themselves.

Based On: Julia Quinn‘s 2001 Bridgerton novel An Offer From A Gentleman

The show stars Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Jonathan Bailey, Claudia Jessie, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Katie Leung, Michelle Mao, and Isabella Wei.

Release Date: Part One: January 29, 2026; Part Two: February, 26, 2026, on Netflix

Fans are eagerly anticipating the next season of the show, as Benedict Bridgerton finally embarks on a love story after spending three seasons searching for his place in his family and figuring out who he is. New actress Ha joins the cast as Sophie Baek, who will be his romantic interest.

Based on: Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel

Release Date: In theaters February 13, 2026

Starring: Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie

We’re thrilled to announce a new film adaptation of Wuthering Heights! Director Emerald Fennell, who brought us Saltburn, is working again with stars Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan to reimagine the story of Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff in a completely fresh way. Get ready to return to the dramatic and atmospheric moors!

This film is based on the 2022 novel by Hoover. The cast includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, Lauren Graham, Bradley Whitford, Lainey Wilson, and Nicholas Duvernay. It will be released in theaters on February 13, 2026. The story follows Kenna, who returns to her hometown after five years hoping to reconnect with her daughter. She unexpectedly finds support from a local bar owner who offers her a second chance. Notably, the film features a script co-written by the novel’s author, Lauren Levine, marking a significant contribution to bringing her work to the screen.

This new series is based on the bestselling book series by Patricia Cornwell, which includes 26 novels. The show stars Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, and Jake Cannavale. It will premiere on Prime Video on March 11, 2026. We’re especially excited because Nicole Kidman consistently delivers captivating performances (like in Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, and The Undoing), and this series features her playing one of two crime-fighting sisters – making it a top contender for our favorite new show of the year!

 

Based On: Andy Weir’s 2021 novel of the same name

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller and Milana Vayntrub

Release Date: In theaters March 20, 2026

We’re thrilled about this new project! Ryan Gosling has played an astronaut before, but this time, his character wakes up alone after a mission to the Tau Ceti star system – a long way from Earth! He’s the only survivor and now has to finish the mission: fix a problem that’s causing the sun to dim and prevent humanity from going extinct. No big deal, right?

Based on: Rufi Thorpe’s 2024 novel
Starring: Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman

The series will debut on Apple TV on April 15, 2026. We’re particularly excited about it because of the casting of Nicole Kidman! The show is based on a fantastic book about a woman who, after becoming a single mother at 20, turns to OnlyFans. With Kidman on board, this eight-episode series is definitely one to watch.

Based on: Hoover‘s 2021 book

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett

Premieres: In theaters May 15, 2026

I’m absolutely thrilled about this project! Honestly, it starts with the cast – Anne, Dakota, and Josh are incredible, and I know they’ll bring so much to the story. The book itself is a real page-turner – it’s about a writer stepping in to finish a famous series after something strange happens to the original author, and it’s full of twists and turns. Knowing these three actors are involved just makes the whole idea of seeing it adapted for the screen even more exciting!

Based On: The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Stockard Channing, Dianne Weist, Joey King

Premieres: In theaters September 18, 2026

We’re thrilled to announce the long-awaited sequel! Almost thirty years after the first movie, this new film, based on a novel by Andrew Hoffman, continues the story of the Owens family. Sally, Gillian, Frances, and Jet now face a curse that’s starting to affect their daughters and granddaughters.

Based On: Suzanne Collins’ 2025 novel

The film stars Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, Mckenna Grace, Elle Fanning, Maya Hawke, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jesse Plemons, and Ralph Fiennes. It will be released in theaters on November 20, 2026.

We’re thrilled to announce that Lionsgate will be making a movie about Haymitch Abernathy’s time in the Hunger Games! This news came on the same day as the announcement of the next Collins book. The film will focus on the story of how Haymitch won the 50th Hunger Games, revealing the experiences that shaped him into the mentor we know from the 74th Games – the one who guided Katniss and Peeta.

 

I’m absolutely thrilled about the upcoming movie adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s incredibly popular novel! As a huge fan of the book – it seriously took #BookTok by storm – I couldn’t be more excited to see this fake dating romance come to life on the big screen. What makes it even more fascinating is the connection to the original fanfiction, which was inspired by Star Wars‘ Rey and Kylo Ren! And get this – Tom Bateman, who’s married to Daisy Ridley (the actress who played Rey!), is starring alongside Lili Reinhart. Honestly, if that doesn’t pique your interest, I don’t know what will!

 

Based on Holly Gramazio’s 2024 novel and starring Juno Temple, this upcoming Apple TV series centers around Lauren, a woman who comes home one day to find a husband she’s never met. Soon, she discovers a never-ending stream of husbands are appearing from her attic! The story follows Lauren as she tries to figure out what she truly wants in life and whether she’ll take control to get it, all while navigating this incredibly complicated romantic situation.

This series is based on Elin Hilderbrand’s 2023 novel and stars Jennifer Garner. It’s coming soon to Peacock. Fans are excited because Hilderbrand is known for her captivating Nantucket beach reads, and adding a star like Garner makes this a must-watch. Garner plays Hollis, a food blogger whose life is shaken up by a tragedy. To cope, she plans a special weekend getaway with her closest friends, but the trip quickly unravels as hidden tensions and surprising secrets come to light. Consider us hooked!

Based on Stephanie Meyer’s 2020 novel, a new animated version of the Twilight saga – this time told from Edward Cullen’s perspective – is coming to Netflix. Fans waited over a decade for this retelling, and the chance to see an animated version of the story, complete with Edward’s signature sparkle, is generating a lot of excitement.

I’m so excited for the upcoming Apple TV series! It’s based on Marissa Stapley’s 2021 book, and the cast is incredible – Anya Taylor-Joy and Drew Starkey are leading, with Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor also starring. The story itself sounds gripping: a woman goes back to the world of con artistry she grew up in to try and build a life for herself. Plus, Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine is producing, so you know it’s going to be good. I’m already ready to watch!

Based On: Emily Henry‘s 2024 novel

Starring: TBD

Premieres: TBD on Netflix

We’re looking forward to the upcoming adaptation of Henry’s popular 2024 novel! It follows Daphne as she rebuilds her life after her fiancé, Peter, ends their engagement to pursue a relationship with his childhood friend, Petra. Helping Daphne along the way is Miles, Petra’s ex-boyfriend.

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