Navigating Intimacy and Boundaries: Behind the Scenes of The Off Campus Series
The Off Campus series, based on Elle Kennedy's book series, revolves around an elite ice hockey team and the women in their lives as they navigate love, heartbreak, and self-discovery while transitioning into adulthood. Season 1, which premiered in May 2026, focused on the love story between Hannah (Ella Bright) and Garrett (Belmont Cameli), incorporating key moments from their book, The Deal. Some viewers raised concerns about the age gap between the actors during intimate scenes.
Creator Louisa Levy addressed the criticism, emphasizing that Ella Bright was fully informed and comfortable with the scenes before filming. Levy highlighted the extensive discussions and support provided by an intimacy coordinator to ensure the actors' comfort and boundaries were respected throughout the filming process.
Ella Bright further explained the character differences in terms of intimacy scenes, noting that Hannah's character required partial nudity while Allie's character, played by Mika Abdalla, involved full nudity due to the nature of their personalities and backgrounds. Bright emphasized that the casting process was transparent, with actors fully aware of the requirements for their roles.
The Off Campus cast and creator have openly discussed and addressed concerns regarding age differences and intimate scenes in the series, emphasizing the importance of communication, comfort, and respect for boundaries throughout the filming process.