Antonio Cipriano, who plays Logan on the hit series ‘Off Campus’, has opened up about his new co-star India Fowler’s casting as Grace Ivers, calling it a perfect fit from the moment they read together. The actor also teased what fans can expect from his character’s arc in a future season of the show, explaining why the delay in Logan and Grace’s romance is actually a good thing for the story.Ever since ‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’ star India Fowler was cast as Grace Ivers, fans had been expecting her and Cipriano to lead Season 2. However, the streamer pulled a surprise by announcing Stephen Kalyn and Mika Abdalla as the new leads, playing characters Dean and Allie respectively.
Antonio Cipriano on India Fowler’s casting in ‘Off Campus’
Speaking with People, Cipriano said he read with three different actresses for the role of Grace, all of whom he described as incredible. Fowler’s casting was unveiled just days before the show’s premiere, but the chemistry was immediately clear. “India just brought something so… I don’t know, she truly fell right out of the books. It was just like I was talking to Grace,” he said.Cipriano also explained why he was glad viewers did not see Logan fall in love in Season 1. By holding back the romance, fans get to know the character more deeply before watching him take down his walls when he meets Grace. “The first season works as an introduction for all the characters so that fans eventually root for everyone to fall in love,” he noted.In Elle Kennedy’s book series on which the show is based, Logan and Grace’s story is featured in the second book, ‘The Mistake’. However, Season 2 is adapting the third book, ‘The Score’, meaning Logan and Grace’s full romance is being saved for a possible Season 3.His character John Logan is the best friend of Garrett, played by Belmont Cameli, the co-lead of Season 1. Logan eventually falls hard for freshman Grace, who joins Briar University.
‘Off Campus’ Season 2 and the show’s record-breaking debut
Since its release on May 13, ‘Off Campus’ has become the third most-watched debut series in the history of the streaming service. According to the streamer, the show reached 36 million viewers in its first 12 days.Jalen Thomas Brooks, Julia Sarah Stone, Chad Willett and Philippa Soo are all set to return for Season 2. Co-showrunner Louisa Levy confirmed that all episodes of Season 2 are already written and filming will begin soon. Levy and Gina Fattore serve as co-showrunners on the hockey romance series.
