Mary McDonnell Joins Fox's Baywatch Reboot as Gayle Buchannon
McDonnell takes on the role played by Wendie Malick in the original series, opposite Stephen Amell as a grown-up Hobie Buchannon.
Mary McDonnell has been cast as Gayle Buchannon in Fox's Baywatch reboot, according to screenrant.com. The role was played by Wendie Malick in the original series.
McDonnell joins Stephen Amell, who plays a grown-up Hobie Buchannon, the lead lifeguard in the new series. The reboot is set to premiere in January 2027.
The original Baywatch ran from 1989 until 2001, with David Hasselhoff playing Mitch Buchannon. Gayle Buchannon appeared in seven episodes of the show's 242-episode run, and her relationship with Mitch ended because of his work as a lifeguard.
Matt Nix created the new series, with Lara Olsen as showrunner. Michael Goi and McG are among its directors.
Quick answers
Who plays Gayle Buchannon in Fox's Baywatch reboot?
Mary McDonnell plays Gayle Buchannon, a role Wendie Malick had in the original series.
When does the new Baywatch series premiere?
The new Baywatch series is set to premiere in January 2027.
Who plays Hobie Buchannon in the new Baywatch?
Stephen Amell plays a grown-up Hobie Buchannon, the lead lifeguard.