#46: The Off Campus Storyline Louisa Levy Refused to Cut

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Louisa Levy, the creator and showrunner behind Off Campus. From adapting one of BookTok’s biggest romance series to casting Hannah and Garrett, Louisa breaks down the real process of bringing Off Campus to the screen. We talk chemistry reads, the pressure of adapting such a beloved fandom, why the “spice” was so important to keep in the show, and how the writers built a series designed to keep you clicking “next episode.” Plus, Louisa teases what fans can expect from Season 2.

CHAPTERS: 

0:30 - Introduction

2:05 - Louisa’s Early Career

8:00 - Signing on to Off Campus

11:40 - Non-negotiables In The Adaptation 

19:15 - What Louisa Changed From The Books

23:35 - Elle Kennedy’s Role

24:50 - SPOILERS!

30:05 - Importance of the First Scene

33:50 - Casting

38:53 - Louisa’s Role in Creating The Show

47:50 - The Future of Off Campus

48:10 - SPOILERS!

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