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‘Off Campus’: Everything We Know About the TV Adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s Briar Universe
Briar U fans, we win! Elle Kennedy’s best-selling Off Campus book series is headed to Prime Video. A TV series based on her beloved college romances has been long overdue.
“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.”
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.
When is the Off Campus TV series coming out?
Prime Video has not announced a premiere date for Off Campus yet. Filming hasn’t started, so it’s looking like the series will debut in 2026.
“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 Off-Campus 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!”
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, published in 2015, 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.
Who has been cast in the Off Campus TV show?
No official casting announcements have been made for the Off Campus series yet. However, there have been plenty of fan casts out there — Brian Altemus is a popular choice for Garrett — and Swooon will be blessing you all with our own dream cast very soon.
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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.
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? Who do you want to play Garrett and Hannah? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Off Campus, Season 1, TBA, Prime Video
