Elle Kennedy Dishes on the Upcoming TV Adaptation of Her ‘Off-Campus’ Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Romance readers, it’s time to go for the goal, because author Elle Kennedy’s bestselling Off-Campus series is officially being turned into a television show. That’s right, fans, your favorite book boyfriend, Garret Graham, is going to be brought to life, and we have everything you need to know about his silver screen debut below!

What to know about the Elle Kennedy TV show adaptation

The announcement of the adaption came via Kennedy’s Instagram, with the author writing, “I have been sitting on this news for what feels like forever, and it's been SO HARD to not spill the beans! But I'm beyond thrilled to finally announce that @amazonmgmstudios and Temple Hill are developing the Off-Campus series for television.” 

“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!” 

Amazon MGM Studios head of television Vernon Sanders also commented on the news, telling Deadline, “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. 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.”

The author also exclusively told First for Women, "It's been a dream of mine to see the Off-Campus series come to life! For years, my readers have written to me asking for a TV adaptation featuring Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham and now it's finally happening, and I couldn't be more thrilled. This is for romance readers, hockey lovers and those who want to watch shows with relatable coming-of-age topics."

As of this date, no debut date or cast for the show has been announced. 

What is the ‘Off Campus’ series about? 

Originally published in 2015, the Off-Campus series consists of five books total, four of which follow various members of the Briar University hockey team as they navigate love, college and friendship. 

The first book in the series—entitled The Deal—follows a Booktok favorite, Garrett Graham, after he pretends to date his tutor, Hannah Grace, but soon begins to realize that his feelings might not be as fake as he thought. 

Next came John Logan’s  The Mistake, in which the hockey star tries to win back the girl of his dreams, Grace Iver, who is not going to make it easy for him. 

Third came everyone’s favorite serial dater, Dean DeLaurentis, featured in The Score. In it, Dean finds himself infatuated with Hannah’s best friend, Allie Hayes, although it’s too bad the two agreed to just be friends—for now. 

The fourth novel in the Off-Campus series took a bit of a turn, as it followed John Tucker after he accidentally gets the girl of his dreams, Sabrina James, pregnant during their senior year of college. Now the two must learn how to navigate parenthood and their complex feelings for one another. 

Then there was the finale, The Legacy, which follows all four couples after college as they tackle a proposal, a wedding, an elopement and even a surprise pregnancy. All eight main characters narrated this book, which was released in 2021. 

There are other books that take place at Briar University, but they are not part of the Off-Campus series and there is no news on if those will be adapted as well.

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