Stephen Amell, the leading star of Fox's upcoming Baywatch revival, has given fans an exclusive first look at the cast and crew ahead of the start of filming. The 44-year-old actor, who portrays Captain Hobie Buchannon, posted a behind-the-scenes photo on Saturday featuring co-stars Shay Mitchell, Jessica Belkin, Noah Beck, and Thaddeus LaGrone during a beach meet-up.
Cast Gathers for Pre-Filming Beach Meet-Up
The group assembled on the sandy shores for a friendly gathering before cameras are set to roll next week. In his social media caption, Amell expressed pride in the production team, writing, 'Every big story starts with the people you don't see on screen. Proud to be in the trenches with this crew. Tomas and the whole team are the real deal. We start filming Monday.'
Co-Stars Share Enthusiastic Responses
Noah Beck responded with a playful 'o captain! my captain!' while Jessica Belkin added, 'let's go hobie!' Livvy Dunne, who previously generated buzz by showcasing her Baywatch preparations, replied with 'Stoked!!!!' Brooks Nader, cast as rival lifeguard leader Selene, chimed in with 'LFG!'
Reboot Details and Production Information
The new Baywatch series promises to blend nostalgia with contemporary, high-stakes rescue scenarios and is scheduled to air during the 2026–2027 broadcast season. Production will take place between Venice Beach and the Fox studio lot in Century City, with the project receiving a substantial $21.1 million tax credit from the state of California.
Character Dynamics and Returning Faces
Hassie Harrison stars as a former foster child turned Olympic athlete who serves as Hobie's right-hand lifeguard. The reboot also features David Chokachi reprising his role as Cody Madison from the original series, now running The Shoreline bar-and-grill while occasionally donning red trunks for rescue missions.
According to character descriptions, Selene (played by Brooks Nader) leads the Zuma beach lifeguards and maintains a contentious relationship with Hobie Buchannon. Their rivalry intensifies when Hobie brings his daughter Charlie (Jessica Belkin) onto his team, revealing deeper conflicts beyond lifeguarding duties.
Storyline and Legacy Elements
The revival follows Hobie years after the events of the original series, with his life transforming when his daughter Charlie arrives unexpectedly, seeking to continue the Buchannon family legacy of lifeguarding. In the original Baywatch, which ran for 11 seasons from 1989 to 2001, Jeremy Jackson portrayed young Hobie Buchannon, son of Mitch Buchanan famously played by David Hasselhoff.
Additional Cast Members and Background
Brooks Nader, a 29-year-old former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl known for appearances on Dancing with the Stars and the Hulu series Love Thy Nader, joins the ensemble as Selene. Livvy Dunne plays junior lifeguard Grace in the revival, adding to the diverse cast of characters.
The original Baywatch series featured iconic stars including Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, and Nicole Eggert, creating a global phenomenon that the reboot aims to honor while introducing fresh narratives and modern production values.
