•Fox has released the first full official trailer for its Baywatch trailer”>Baywatch reboot, showcasing a return to the formula that defined the original 1989 series. The upcoming show is set to premiere in January 2027.
The trailer leans heavily into the elements fans expect from the franchise, including slow-motion beach scenes and over-the-top action sequences. One teased plotline involves a plane crashing into the water, forcing lifeguards to rescue its pilot from the ocean floor. The series will also feature an appearance by Megan Thee Stallion, who was spotted filming for the show earlier this year.
The reboot is led by Stephen Amell, known for his role in Arrow”>Arrow, as Hobie Buchannon. He plays the son of David Hasselhoff’s character from the original series and serves as Baywatch captain while dealing with the sudden reappearance of his estranged daughter Charlie Vale, played by Jessica Belkin.
Who is in Fox’s Baywatch reboot?
In addition to Amell and Belkin, the cast includes Hassie Harrison, Shay Mitchell, Thaddeus LaGrone, Noah Beck, Livvy Dunne, and Brooks Nader. David Chokachi, who starred in the original show, will take on a recurring role.
Fox and Fremantle are producing the series, with Matt Nix of Burn Notice serving as showrunner and executive producer.
The original Baywatch trailer”>Baywatch first aired in 1989 alongside Pamela Anderson. It ran for 11 seasons and was recognized by Guinness World Records as the most-watched television series of all time. The franchise also produced a short-lived spin-off, Baywatch Hawaii, and a film reboot starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron that received negative reactions.
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