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Original Baywatch Star Shauni McClain Joins New Series
16 Apr
Summary
- Shauni McClain, played by Erika Eleniak, returns to Baywatch.
- The character is now a Santa Monica city councilwoman.
- The reboot is set to premiere during the 2026-2027 season.
Erika Eleniak will guest star in the new Baywatch series, reprising her iconic role as Shauni McClain. Eleniak, who starred in the first two seasons of the original show, will portray Shauni as a Santa Monica city councilwoman returning to the beach.
Her character is back to assist Hobie Buchannon in launching the annual "Beach Games." This event pits reigning Baywatch champions against the Coast Guard. Eleniak joins David Chokachi, who is also returning as Cody Madison.
The Baywatch reboot aims to continue the beloved franchise's storyline, which originally launched stars like David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson. The series is set to premiere on Fox during the 2026-2027 television season.
This revival received a California state tax incentive for filming in Los Angeles. Fox conducted an open casting call in February to discover new talent for the ensemble cast.
