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Baywatch Reboot Dives into 2027 with New Cast
24 May
Summary
- Baywatch reboot series set for late January 2027 release.
- New cast includes actors playing Buchannon's family.
- Fox optimistically plans a midseason launch for the revival.
A preview for the upcoming Baywatch series has been released, featuring key cast members including David Amell as Captain Hobie Buchannon. The promo, which includes the tagline "same beach, new blood," showcases the original series' iconic red swimsuits and slow-motion running.
The 12-episode reboot is scheduled to debut in late January 2027, with Fox opting for a midseason launch. Fox president Michael Thorn expressed confidence in this strategy, citing past successes with midseason premieres.
Among the new cast, Jessica Belkin plays Charlie Vale, Hobie Buchannon's daughter, who seeks a lifeguard position. Livvy Dunne portrays junior lifeguard Grace, and Brooks Nader is cast as Zuma Beach lifeguard Selene.
Original cast members David Chokachi and Erika Eleniak are also set to appear. Matt Nix is serving as showrunner and executive producer, alongside McG, who is also directing the first episode.
