Fox Unveils Trailer for Baywatch Revival Starring Stephen Amell
The 12-episode straight-to-series order stars Stephen Amell as a grown-up Hobie Buchanan leading his own lifeguard team; it premieres in the 2026-27 season.
Fox released the trailer for its Baywatch revival series, which stars Stephen Amell as a grown-up Hobie Buchanan leading his own team of lifeguards. The network confirmed the trailer's release.
Hassie Harrison plays Nat, Shay Mitchell plays Trina, Thaddeus LaGrone plays Brad, Noah Beck plays Luke and Brooks Nader plays Selene. Livvy Dunne makes her acting debut as Grace, and David Chokachi reprises his role from the original series as Cody Madison, both in recurring parts.
The reboot received a 12-episode straight-to-series order. It is set to begin shooting in March on Los Angeles' Venice Beach and on the Fox Studio Lot in Century City, with a premiere planned for the 2026-27 season.
Return to the beach
The original Baywatch reigned as the most-watched show on television and spun off into Baywatch Nights and Baywatch: Hawaii, while David Hasselhoff played Mitch Buchanan in the original series. Dwayne Johnson later attempted to bring the property to the big screen with the 2017 film Baywatch.
Quick answers
When does the Baywatch revival premiere?
The series will premiere during the 2026-27 season.
Who stars in the new Baywatch series?
Stephen Amell plays a grown-up Hobie Buchanan. Hassie Harrison, Shay Mitchell, Thaddeus LaGrone, Noah Beck and Brooks Nader also star, with Livvy Dunne and David Chokachi in recurring roles.
How many episodes will the Baywatch revival have?
It received a 12-episode straight-to-series order.