Amazon’s ‘Off Campus’ trailer brings a steamy new college romance to TV
Prime Video has released the official trailer for Off Campus, Amazon MGM Studios’ college romance series adapting Elle Kennedy‘s bestselling books, ahead of a global launch on 13 May 2026 — with all eight episodes dropping at once in more than 240 countries.
- The full trailer is out now, revealing the opposites-attract romance between quiet songwriter Hannah and hockey star Garrett at Briar University.
- All eight episodes of Season 1 premiere simultaneously on Prime Video on 13 May 2026 — including in the UK.
- The series was already renewed for a second season before Season 1 has even aired.
- Lead actress Ella Bright is a British actress known for The Crown and BBC’s Malory Towers.
The trailer, published by Prime Video on 23 April, gives fans their clearest look yet at the central dynamic of the show: Hannah, a reserved music major who wants nothing to do with hockey, and Garrett Graham, the university’s star centre who is determined to change her mind. The “fake dating” arrangement that follows drives Season 1’s story.
According to Deadline, Prime Video also released a new edition of the original book cover featuring series leads Belmont Cameli and Ella Bright — a marketing move designed to bind the show to its publishing roots for both long-time readers and new audiences.
What is ‘Off Campus’ about?
Created by Louisa Levy, the series follows an elite ice hockey team at the fictional Briar University and the women in their lives. Season 1 adapts the first novel in the series, The Deal, published in 2015. Each subsequent season is expected to focus on a different couple from the five-book series — a Bridgerton-style structure that gives the show a built-in roadmap for years to come.
Levy confirmed in earlier press that the show will lean into the source material’s more adult tone. The books’ mature and sex-positive storytelling will translate to screen, she said, positioning Off Campus as a step beyond typical young-adult fare.
Cast: who stars in the series?
Ella Bright leads as Hannah Wells. The British actress is best known for her work on BBC’s Malory Towers and portraying a young Kate Middleton in The Crown — making her one of the most recognisable British talents in the cast.
Belmont Cameli plays Garrett Graham opposite her. Cameli previously appeared in Peacock’s Saved by the Bell reboot and the 2025 horror film Until Dawn.
The ensemble also includes Mika Abdalla as Allie, Antonio Cipriano as Logan, Jalen Thomas Brooks as Tucker, Stephen Kalyn as Dean, and Josh Heuston as Justin — Hannah’s college rock singer and rival love interest to Garrett. Heuston appeared in Heartbreak High and Dune: Prophecy.
Already renewed: what that means for fans
Amazon MGM Studios confirmed a second season renewal back in February 2026 — months before Season 1 had aired. The early pickup signals strong internal confidence in the adaptation and means Kennedy’s five-book universe has room to keep growing on screen.
The move mirrors Prime Video’s strategy with The Summer I Turned Pretty, the Jenny Han adaptation that became one of the streamer’s defining romance hits. Off Campus is openly positioned as that show’s spiritual successor — same platform, same book-to-TV pipeline, similarly devoted fanbase.
Why this matters right now
Hockey romance as a genre has gone from BookTok niche to mainstream publishing force over the past three years. Kennedy’s Off Campus series sits at the origin of that trend — the books were building word-of-mouth audiences well before the genre exploded on social media.
For Prime Video, the show arrives at a moment when the streamer is doubling down on romance as a tentpole category. Adapting a series with a built-in global readership reduces the risk of launching a wholly original title and gives the marketing team a ready-made community to activate ahead of the 13 May premiere.
Reported from publicly available interviews and verified press sources. Last reviewed 23 April 2026.
Lewis Calvert Founder & Editor, BriefLedger
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