Baywatch Reboot Premieres January 2027 With New Captain
Stephen Amell leads the 12-episode series, which revives the franchise eight years after production rumors first emerged.
By Naomi Tesfaye ·
Fox has scheduled the premiere of the Baywatch reboot for January 6, 2027.
The new series will air at 9pm Eastern Time in the United States. It consists of 12 episodes. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the show on Sky and NOW later that same month. The network has not yet announced a specific date for the British broadcast.
The story follows Hobie Buchannon, the adult son of the original series' Lieutenant Mitch Buchannon. Stephen Amell plays the character, who now serves as the Baywatch Captain. His routine changes when his long-lost daughter, Charlie, arrives at the beach. Jessica Belkin portrays the character. In the trailer, she introduces herself to Hobie. She states that she is from Texas and is his biological daughter. She asks for a job as a lifeguard rather than financial support or a father figure. Hobie must decide whether to trust her abilities while managing his fear of the ocean's dangers.
Production began in early 2026. This marks the first official development of the project since rumors started circulating in 2018. The show continues the format of the original 1989 to 1999 drama. It features high-stakes rescues and personal conflicts among the staff. The first episode involves a plane crash.
The cast includes several actors from the original run. David Chokachi returns as Cody Madison, who operates a local bar and grill. He played the role starting in 1995. Erika Eleniak also returns as Shauni McClain. In this version, she is a Santa Monica city councilwoman. She appears to launch the annual Beach Games. Michael Bergin guest stars as Jack Darius. He played the character in Baywatch: Hawaii from 1997 to 2001. Kelly Packard appears as April Giminski. She played the role in the eighth and ninth seasons of the original series.
Pamela Anderson, 59, has not confirmed a cameo. She told Deadline that no one has contacted her about acting. She noted that producers previously spoke with her sons about producing the project. She said the two sides did not reach an agreement. She added that she loved her time on the original set and would have returned if asked.
Stephen Amell, 45, is known for his role as Oliver Queen in the Arrow franchise. He has also performed in professional wrestling. Jessica Belkin, 24, is known for films such as Last Straw and Singing in My Sleep. Other cast members include Hassie Harrison, Noah Beck, and Shay Mitchell. They play key roles on the lifeguard team. The ensemble also features Olivia Dunne, Brooks Nader, and Mary McDonnell.
The series is set to begin filming its final promotional push in the coming weeks. Fox has released the main trailer to generate interest. The show aims to blend the action of the original with modern storytelling.
