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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