Baywatch Reboot Sets January 2027 Premiere Date for 12-Episode Series
The new series follows Hobie Buchannon, the son of the original lead, as he navigates a personal crisis when a long-lost daughter arrives at the beach tower.
By Nikolai Morales ·
Twelve episodes of the new Baywatch series will debut in the United States on Wednesday, January 6, 2027. The show will air at 9 p.m. on Fox.
Production on the reboot began in early 2026. This start date marks the end of an eight-year period marked by rumors regarding a return for the franchise. The series is set to premiere in the same month on Sky and NOW in the United Kingdom, though a specific date for that release has not yet been confirmed.
The narrative centers on Hobie Buchannon, the adult son of Mitch Buchannon, the character portrayed by David Hasselhoff in the original run from 1989 to 1999. Stephen Amell plays the role of the new Baywatch Captain. Amell is 45 years old and is best known for his work in the Arrowverse and professional wrestling.
The plot kicks into motion when Hobie's long-lost daughter, Charlie, appears at the tower. Jessica Belkin, 24, plays the character. In the trailer, Charlie introduces herself to Hobie. She states, 'I am Charlie. From Texas. Biological daughter.' She adds that she is not seeking money or a father figure, but is looking for a job as a lifeguard.
Hobie faces a conflict between his desire to build a relationship with his daughter and his fear of the ocean. He tells her, 'I have been dreaming of having a relationship with my daughter, but I am worried about her out there. It is too dangerous.' The season includes high-stakes rescue scenarios, such as a plane crash, alongside interpersonal drama among the staff.
The ensemble cast features several new faces. Noah Beck plays Luke, a rookie lifeguard. Shay Mitchell portrays Trina, a former lawyer turned lifeguard. Thaddeus LaGrone plays Brad, a former Marine. Olivia Dunne appears as Grace, a junior lifeguard. Brooks Nader plays Selene, a Zuma Beach lifeguard who has a rivalry with Hobie.
Mary McDonnell joins the cast as Gayle, who is Hobie's mother and Charlie's grandmother. John Beckwith plays Julian, a PhD student on an ocean research team. Blair Redford appears as Hunter, a cameraman. The team also includes Erika Eleniak, David Chokachi, Michael Bergin, and Kelly Packard, who are returning from previous iterations of the show.
David Chokachi, 58, reprises his role as Cody Madison. The character runs The Shoreline, a bar and grill. Eleniak, 57, returns as Shauni McClain. Fox describes her character as a Santa Monica city councilwoman who returns to launch the annual Beach Games. Bergin, 57, guest stars as Jack Darius. Packard, 51, guest stars as April Giminski.
Pamela Anderson, 59, has not been confirmed for a cameo. In a statement to Deadline, she said, 'No one has reached out to me. I do not know much about it.' She noted that producers spoke to her sons about producing but did not reach an agreement. She added, 'It was a great job, and I loved going to work every day on the beach. I would have been there anyway!'
The original series ran for 11 seasons between 1989 and 1999. It featured a cast overhaul for Baywatch: Hawaii from 1999 to 2001. A feature film starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron released in 2017. The new series continues the franchise's history of modernized retellings.
