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Arrow Star Joins Baywatch Reboot as Hobie Buchannon
14 Feb
Summary
- Stephen Amell to play Hobie Buchannon in Fox's Baywatch reboot.
- Hobie Buchannon is the son of original character Mitch Buchannon.
- The reboot received a 12-episode straight-to-series order from Fox.

Stephen Amell, an alum of "Arrow," is slated to star in the upcoming "Baywatch" reboot on Fox. He will step into the role of Hobie Buchannon, the son of David Hasselhoff's original character, Mitch Buchannon. This casting brings a familiar name back to the iconic lifeguard series.
The reboot, which secured a 12-episode straight-to-series order from Fox in September, will feature Amell as a seasoned Baywatch Captain. Hobie's life takes an unexpected turn when Charlie, a daughter he never knew existed, arrives seeking to become a lifeguard herself.
The original "Baywatch" series initially aired for one season on NBC before finding immense success in syndication, ultimately running for 11 seasons. It launched the careers of numerous stars and became a global phenomenon.




