Filming for Off Campus season 2 is officially underway, and while Prime Video has yet to release any footage from the highly anticipated new season, fans are already getting exciting updates straight from the cast. Belmont Cameli, who stars as hockey captain Garrett Graham, recently offered one of the first substantial behind-the-scenes looks at production, revealing how filming is progressing and teasing what viewers can expect when the series returns.

His comments came during an appearance on Jake Shane’s Therapuss podcast, where he discussed everything from the production schedule to the way the creative team is approaching Elle Kennedy’s bestselling novels. Although Cameli was careful not to reveal any major spoilers, his remarks painted an encouraging picture of a production that’s already well underway while confirming that the television adaptation will continue taking its own creative path.

For fans wondering whether the second season will closely mirror the books, Cameli’s answer leaves little room for doubt. Like its predecessor, season 2 will continue blending multiple novels together rather than adapting a single book chapter by chapter, a storytelling approach that has quickly become one of the show’s defining characteristics.

One of the biggest production updates involves filming itself. According to Cameli, the cast has already completed work on the first two episodes of season 2. While that may sound like production is progressing sequentially, television schedules rarely work that way.

Rather than filming one episode from beginning to end before moving to the next, most television productions organize shooting into blocks. Scenes that take place in the same location or use the same sets are often filmed together regardless of which episode they belong to. As a result, actors may shoot a dramatic scene from episode one in the morning before immediately switching costumes to film material from episode two later that same day.

This method allows productions to maximize efficiency while reducing costs associated with rebuilding sets or repeatedly relocating the cast and crew. Although Cameli mentioned the first two episodes, that milestone doesn’t necessarily reveal how far overall production has progressed, since different episodes are often completed simultaneously.

Still, hearing that cameras are actively rolling is welcome news for fans eager to see the next chapter of the college romance.

Cameli also revealed another interesting detail about how the season is being developed behind the scenes.

So far, the cast has only participated in table reads for the first four episodes, meaning the actors currently know only half of the season’s story. The remaining scripts have yet to be shared, leaving even the performers themselves uncertain about exactly how the season will conclude.

That strategy is hardly unusual in modern television production.

Many streaming series deliberately distribute scripts gradually rather than handing out an entire season at once. Besides allowing writers additional time to polish later episodes, the approach also helps prevent spoilers from leaking before release. With fewer people aware of the ending, productions have a better chance of preserving major surprises for audiences.

For actors, however, it also means building performances without knowing every twist awaiting their characters.

Despite only reading half the season, Cameli couldn’t hide his excitement.

He described the first four episodes as “really good,” a simple but encouraging endorsement that has naturally fueled speculation among fans. Although actors often speak positively about projects they’re promoting, Cameli’s enthusiasm appeared genuine, suggesting he believes the second season may even improve upon what viewers saw during the show’s debut.

That optimism is particularly notable considering how well the first season was received by readers of Elle Kennedy’s novels as well as newcomers discovering the characters for the first time.

Perhaps the most significant revelation from Cameli’s interview concerns the show’s continued adaptation strategy.

After season 1 introduced audiences to Garrett and Hannah’s romance while weaving in storylines from across Kennedy’s bestselling Off Campus series, some viewers wondered whether future seasons would stick more closely to individual novels.

Cameli effectively confirmed that won’t be happening.

Instead, season 2 will once again combine material from multiple books, allowing the writers to build a larger, more interconnected world instead of focusing exclusively on one central romance.

The primary storyline will naturally shift toward Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes, whose relationship forms the heart of the third novel in Kennedy’s series. However, viewers shouldn’t expect every episode to follow that book alone.

Just as season 1 expanded beyond Garrett and Hannah’s romance, the upcoming season will continue developing other relationships simultaneously.

That means Garrett and Hannah’s lives won’t simply disappear into the background after their own love story reaches a happy place. Instead, fans can likely expect ongoing glimpses into how their relationship evolves while the spotlight gradually shifts toward Dean and Allie.

The approach also gives the writers an opportunity to lay groundwork for future seasons far earlier than the novels themselves.

Additional material involving Logan, for example, could continue building his emotional journey before his own story takes center stage. Introducing future developments gradually helps the television series feel more organic, allowing supporting characters to remain active participants rather than disappearing until their respective books arrive.

Another character expected to benefit from this expanded structure is Hunter Davenport.

Although Hunter only made his introduction during the season 1 finale, book readers already know he becomes increasingly important as the overall series progresses, particularly within Dean’s storyline.

Because the television adaptation isn’t restricting itself to one novel at a time, Hunter has the opportunity to become a much more substantial presence much earlier than readers may have expected. Giving him additional screen time now allows audiences unfamiliar with the books to develop a stronger connection before his role expands even further in later seasons.

That flexibility represents one of television’s biggest advantages over traditional book adaptations.

Instead of treating every novel as an isolated chapter, the writers can slowly build an ensemble cast whose lives naturally overlap from season to season. Relationships, friendships, rivalries, and personal struggles all have more time to breathe, creating a richer campus community than would be possible through a strict page-by-page adaptation.

In many ways, that evolving ensemble has become the show’s signature.

While the novels certainly feature recurring characters, each book primarily centers on one couple. The television series, by contrast, keeps nearly everyone actively involved throughout the season, allowing viewers to remain emotionally invested in multiple storylines at once.

That broader storytelling approach appears set to continue throughout season 2.

Cameli also offered reassurance to fans concerned that future seasons might drift away from what made the first installment successful.

According to the actor, everything audiences associated with Off Campus during its debut will remain firmly intact. Although he avoided discussing specific storylines, his comments strongly suggest that the creative team understands exactly which elements resonated most with viewers.

Romance will, of course, remain front and center.

However, the relationships won’t exist in isolation. The series will continue balancing romantic developments with strong friendships, the sense of found family shared among the hockey players and their friends, and the emotional support systems that define life both on and off the ice.

The blend of heartfelt emotion, humorous banter, character-driven drama, and passionate romance helped distinguish the first season from many other young adult adaptations. Maintaining that balance while introducing new central characters may ultimately determine whether season 2 lives up to the growing expectations surrounding it.

With filming already progressing, scripts continuing to arrive, and the cast expressing genuine excitement about what’s ahead, anticipation is only continuing to build. While fans will need to wait a little longer before seeing official footage or learning the season’s biggest surprises, Cameli’s behind-the-scenes updates offer plenty of reasons for optimism.

Whether season 2 ultimately surpasses its predecessor remains to be seen, but if the enthusiasm coming from the cast reflects the quality of the finished episodes, Off Campus may be preparing to deliver an even stronger return when the series makes its way back to viewers.