Off campus TV series adaptation cast announced: Full list of actors and characters revealed

The cast for the much-awaited Off Campus TV series adaptation has been officially announced, leaving fans of Elle Kennedy's top-selling romance novels excited. The series, which Amazon MGM Studios is producing, brings to life the favorite characters of Briar University, focusing on the romances, friendships, and individual lives of the college's hockey team and their friends.

Seven actors have been cast in the lead roles, each playing a character integral to the storylines that have enthralled readers since 2015, Variety reports. The first season of the Off Campus TV series will be based on The Deal, the first novel in the series, with a mix of up-and-coming stars and seasoned actors.

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The cast and characters of the Off Campus TV series

Ella Bright as Hannah Wells

Ella Bright stars as Hannah Wells, the female lead for the series. Hannah is a music student at Briar University who offers to tutor the hockey team's captain in return for assistance with her love crisis. Deadline states Hannah is portrayed as smart and tenacious, and, as she becomes involved in the hockey team, deals with both academic issues and personal trials. Ella is known for her work in The Crown.

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Belmont Cameli plays Garrett Graham

Belmont Cameli takes on the role of Garrett Graham, the star forward of the Briar University hockey team. Garrett is known for his confidence on and off the ice. In the story, he persuades Hannah to help him improve his grades, leading to an unexpected connection. Cameli’s previous work includes roles in Saved by the Bell and Along for the Ride.

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Mika Abdalla as Allie Hayes

Mika Abdalla will play Allie Hayes, Hannah's best friend and a central figure in subsequent books. Allie is supportive and outspoken, and she frequently offers advice to Hannah. Allie's plot becomes more central in season two, which will presumably cover The Mistake, the second book in the series, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Antonio Cipriano as John Logan

Antonio Cipriano will portray John Logan, a member of the hockey team's defense and one of Garrett's best friends. Logan's character is the core of the second book, where his own love story is being unfolded. Cipriano is recognized through work on Broadway as well as for his contributions to the series National Treasure: Edge of History.

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Jalen Thomas Brooks as John Tucker

Jalen Thomas Brooks will play John Tucker, another hockey player. Tucker is said to be steady and down-to-earth, and his tale is the one featured in the fourth book, The Goal. Brooks has acted in Walker and Rebel before.

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Stephen Kalyn as Dean Di Laurentis

Stephen Kalyn will portray Dean Di Laurentis, the team's charming and outgoing player. Dean's plot is the subject of the third book, The Score. Kalyn has had credits in Cascade and Cruel Intentions.

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Josh Heuston as Justin Kohl

Josh Heuston plays Justin Kohl, Hannah's long-time crush and the lead vocalist of a college band. Justin is a key character in season one, as his involvement sets off the first deal between Hannah and Garrett. Heuston has also appeared in Dune: Prophecy, Heartbreak High, and Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Supporting cast and future characters for the Off Campus TV series

Though the principal cast has been revealed, supporting cast announcements will follow as production continues. Every season is intended to center on another couple from the Off Campus books so that fresh characters can be added as the series advances. The ensemble cast setup mirrors the interlocking stories of friendship, competition, and love that characterize the Off Campus world.

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Production and character development

The characters were cast in a way to portray the characters and dynamics present in Elle Kennedy's books. Variety reports that showrunner Louisa Levy, along with the production team, collaborated closely with the author to ensure that each of the characters is portrayed accurately.

The actors start filming in June 2025 in Vancouver and will cover, in the first season of Off Campus TV series, how Hannah and Garrett's relationship has changed, in addition to their friendships within the hockey team.

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The Off Campus TV series adaptation brings on board a cast that closely resembles the characters readers have grown to love. Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Antonio Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Stephen Kalyn, and Josh Heuston will star in the series, each playing a central character from the novels.

With production soon to start, the fans can now expect to witness these characters' tales unfold on television, beginning with Hannah and Garrett's relationship and extending to the entire universe of the Briar University hockey team.