The Pitt Stars Headline Steamy New Hockey Romance Series Off Campus

Jalen Thomas Brooks and Mika Abdalla from The Pitt join the cast of the upcoming Prime Video adaptation of Elle Kennedy's popular book series.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Prime Video's new steamy hockey romance series Off Campus, based on the best-selling book series by Elle Kennedy, is set to premiere in May 2026. The show will star Jalen Thomas Brooks and Mika Abdalla, both of whom are familiar faces from the award-winning medical drama The Pitt. Brooks will play the lead role of John Tucker, while Abdalla has been cast as Allie Hayes. The first season will adapt the first book in the Off Campus series, The Deal, and follow the romance between music student Hannah Wells and hockey captain Garrett Graham.

Why it matters

The success of the HBO drama Heated Rivalry has sparked renewed interest in hockey-themed stories, and Off Campus looks to capitalize on that trend. The involvement of The Pitt stars Brooks and Abdalla also adds to the anticipation, as their fans will be eager to see them in new roles. The series represents a chance for the Off Campus book franchise to reach a wider audience through adaptation.

The details

Off Campus follows a group of four hockey players at the fictional Briar University, with each season expected to adapt one of the books in Elle Kennedy's series. The first season will focus on The Deal, which sees Hannah Wells agree to tutor hockey captain Garrett Graham in exchange for his help in landing her a date with her crush. In addition to Brooks and Abdalla, the main cast includes Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Stephen Kalyn, and Antonio Cipriano.

  • Off Campus was officially picked up by Amazon MGM Studios in October 2024.
  • The series is set to premiere on Prime Video in May 2026.
  • Jalen Thomas Brooks is notably absent from the beginning of The Pitt's second season due to scheduling conflicts with filming Off Campus in 2025.

The players

Jalen Thomas Brooks

A 24-year-old actor who plays the role of ER nurse Mateo on the medical drama The Pitt. He is set to star as John Tucker in the new hockey romance series Off Campus.

Mika Abdalla

An actress who appeared as a recurring character named Jenna in the first season of The Pitt. She has now landed the role of Allie Hayes, the romantic lead in the third Off Campus book, The Score.

Elle Kennedy

The New York Times best-selling author whose popular Off Campus book series is being adapted for the Prime Video series.

Ella Bright

A 19-year-old American-born British actress who will play the role of Hannah, the female lead, in the first season of Off Campus.

Belmont Cameli

A 28-year-old actor who will play the role of Garrett Graham, the hockey captain and male lead, in the first season of Off Campus.

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What they’re saying

“I think people are going to be surprised with the content and the amount of heart that was put into it. People are looking for the smut - and you're going to get the smut - but you're going to stay for a whole lot of reasons. It's a good energy, good vibe, it's lovely.”

— Jalen Thomas Brooks, Actor (HELLO!)

What’s next

Ahead of the first season, Prime Video has already confirmed that Off Campus will be back for a second season, which fans have speculated will adapt the second book in the series, The Mistake.

The takeaway

The adaptation of Elle Kennedy's popular Off Campus book series for Prime Video represents an opportunity to bring a new, steamy hockey-themed romance to a wider audience. The involvement of The Pitt stars Jalen Thomas Brooks and Mika Abdalla adds to the anticipation, as fans will be eager to see them in these new roles.