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CAA Signs ‘Off Campus’ Star Stephen Kalyn
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Culture/The Apex Times/Jul 15, 12:09 PM EDT

CAA Signs ‘Off Campus’ Star Stephen Kalyn

The actor who plays Dean Di Laurentis in Amazon’s new adult romance series has joined CAA, according to an exclusive report from Deadline.

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CAA has signed Stephen Kalyn, one of the stars of Amazon’s new adult romance series Off Campus, Deadline reported in an exclusive on July 15, 2026.

Kalyn plays Dean Di Laurentis, a defenceman for the Briar Hawks, in the series. Off Campus adapts Elle Kennedy’s internationally bestselling book series and follows four Briar University hockey players as they navigate romantic relationships and the pressures of growing up, Deadline said.

The report describes the move as part of Kalyn’s professional representation shift to CAA, one of Hollywood’s largest talent agencies. The announcement comes as Off Campus prepares for its audience rollout after premiering in May, with the series continuing to draw attention through its streaming release.

Deadline’s account places Kalyn among the key cast members associated with the adaptation, which centers on student athletes and relationship storylines. The series is positioned as an “adult romance” title, reflecting the original books’ focus on dating and intimacy, with the narrative also incorporating themes of personal responsibility and coming-of-age decisions.

While the new CAA representation was reported as an exclusive development, the report did not detail specific future projects, deal terms, or the scope of Kalyn’s agency agreement. It also did not specify whether CAA will handle only film and television work, or additional categories such as commercials, voice, or other media.

For fans of the book series, Kalyn’s signing adds another industry datapoint around Off Campus’ cast during the early stages of its post-premiere life. For industry watchers, talent agency updates can be relevant for understanding who is positioning for subsequent roles after a breakout or widely visible streaming release.

Off Campus, according to the Deadline description, is an adaptation built on the existing audience and brand recognition of Elle Kennedy’s series. Kalyn’s character, Dean Di Laurentis, is part of the show’s core ensemble around the Briar University hockey program, which serves as the framework for the romantic and personal storylines.

Why It Matters

  • Talent agency signings can affect how quickly actors’ next projects are packaged and marketed after a streaming series premiere.
  • Because Off Campus is a book adaptation with an existing readership, cast representation changes can report ongoing attention to the project’s performers.
  • CAA’s addition of Kalyn reflects continued industry consolidation around high-profile, audience-driven streaming content.

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Key Facts

  • Stephen Kalyn has signed with CAA, according to Deadline.
  • Kalyn plays Dean Di Laurentis on Amazon’s Off Campus.
  • Off Campus adapts Elle Kennedy’s bestselling book series about Briar University hockey players.
  • Deadline said Off Campus premiered in May.
  • Deadline’s report did not provide deal terms or details beyond the representation change.