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Off Campus Creator Refutes Inaccurate Salary Reports and Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Pay Parity
7/13/2026, 4:15:22 AM
Core Event: Creator Challenges Podcast Pay Figures
Series creator and co-showrunner Louisa Levy publicly disputed salary numbers circulated by the “In the Vault” podcast concerning the first season of Prime Video’s *Off Campus*. She labeled the figures “far from correct” and urged audiences to verify sources.
Background & Context
*Off Campus*—a hockey-romance drama adapted from Elle Kennedy’s novels—premiered on Prime Video in May 2026 and quickly earned a renewal for a second season before its debut. Season 2 is being filmed in Vancouver, Canada, with a planned spring 2027 release. The show follows Briar University students Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) and Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli) while expanding its ensemble in the upcoming season.
Official Statements & Responses
Levy emphasized that gender pay parity remains a priority for her production team. She noted that the reported numbers do not reflect the actual compensation structure and encouraged fans to “check your sources.” Levy also confirmed that both Hannah and Garrett will continue to appear in season 2, underscoring the characters’ ongoing relevance to the series’ broader narrative.
Criticism & Opposition: Podcast’s Pay-Gap Claims
The “In the Vault” episode hosted by Ali Rose Gray presented a breakdown suggesting a disparity: Cameli allegedly earned $260,000 for season 1, while Bright and co-star Mika Abdalla were said to have received $160,000 each. Earlier podcast commentary had cited per-episode figures of $30,000 for Cameli versus $20,000 for Bright. These claims framed the situation as a gender-based pay gap within the show’s cast.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Check your sources. These numbers are far from correct,” — Louisa Levy, Co-showrunner
- “While this is absolutely an issue in the industry, as a female showrunner, I fight for gender pay parity in my cast.” — Louisa Levy, Co-showrunner
- “Meanwhile, Gray reported that Ella Bright and Mika Abdalla only earned salaries of $160,000.” — Ali Rose Gray, Podcast Co-host
