Prime Video’s Off Campus became an instant juggernaut upon its debut, securing the third-highest viewership for a series premiere in the streamer's history. While the show’s first season focused on the high-stakes fake dating dynamic between Garrett Graham and Hannah, the series was always designed as a rotating quartet. With production on Season 2 officially beginning in Canada tomorrow, the focus shifts toward the fan-favorite pairing from Elle Kennedy’s The Mistake: John Logan and Grace Ivers.

For Antonio Cipriano, who plays the Briar Hawks’ right wing, the transition into the second season represents a fundamental shift in his character’s arc. In the first season, Logan was defined by his internal struggles and his role as the team’s reliable best friend. He wasn't looking for love, and that was by design.

“I’m glad that you don’t see him in love in the first season,” Cipriano told People. “I think it’s cool that you get to know who he is as a person and the struggles that he’s going through, so that when that comes in, when you meet Grace and when he gets to do that, she gets to take down his walls, and you get to see even more of that.”

The Search for the Perfect Grace

Casting the role of Grace Ivers was a high-stakes process for the production team. The character is a freshman sociology major known for her sharp wit and unpredictable nature, traits that required a specific kind of chemistry with Cipriano’s Logan.

Cipriano revealed he participated in chemistry reads with three different actresses, but India Fowler’s audition stood out for its raw, unscripted energy. “Some of the chem reads, after having done it that day, [co-showrunners] Louisa Levy or Gina Fattore said, ‘It’s cool, because you can tell she has no idea what’s going to come out of her mouth next,’” Cipriano recalled. “Which is so Grace, and it was so perfect.”

Adapting 'The Mistake' for the Screen

While the series has occasionally deviated from the chronological order of Kennedy’s novels—prioritizing the pairing of Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes for the upcoming arc—the core beats of The Mistake remain a North Star for the production. Cipriano is particularly eager to tackle the iconic “meeting scene” that defines the start of Logan and Grace’s relationship.

“I love The Mistake. I think it’s a great book,” Cipriano said. “I’m just excited for all these small little things and the meeting scene. We don’t know exactly what it’s gonna look like, but whenever we hopefully get to that moment, that will be really exciting.”

Key Takeaways

  • Production Timeline: Filming for the second season of Off Campus begins in Canada tomorrow, marking the official start of the transition toward the Logan and Grace storyline.
  • Character Evolution: Antonio Cipriano notes that Season 1 was intentionally devoid of romance for Logan to establish his character depth, setting the stage for Grace to “take down his walls” in the new episodes.
  • Chemistry is Central: The casting of India Fowler was driven by her ability to capture Grace’s unpredictable, “quirky” nature, which showrunners and Cipriano agree is essential to the dynamic.

As the production team moves into the Canadian shoot, the pressure to maintain the momentum of a record-breaking debut is palpable. With the script now pivoting toward the emotional core of The Mistake, the success of Season 2 will hinge on whether the chemistry between Cipriano and Fowler can replicate the audience engagement that made the first season a global hit. The show’s next major milestone will be the completion of principal photography, after which the focus will shift to the post-production timeline and the eventual announcement of a release date for the new episodes.