Fox Releases First Teaser for Baywatch Reboot

Fox has released the first teaser trailer for its upcoming "Baywatch" reboot, which is scheduled to premiere in January 2027. The series will star Stephen Amell as Hobie Buchannon, the son of David Hasselhoff's original character Mitch, who has now become the Baywatch Captain.

The new series introduces a next-generation story, with Hobie's world disrupted by the arrival of Charlie, a daughter he never knew, who is eager to become a lifeguard and carry on the family legacy. Jessica Belkin will play Charlie. The ensemble cast also includes Hassie Harrison as Nat, Shay Mitchell as Trina, Thaddeus LaGrone as Brad, Noah Beck as Luke, and Brooks Nader as Selene. Livvy Dunne will make her acting debut in a recurring role as Grace, while original series star David Chokachi will reprise his role as Cody Madison.

The brief teaser, released ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend, features the iconic slow-motion beach runs and concludes with the cast toasting with the line, "Best job in the world." The series aims to blend the adrenaline-fueled rescues and beachside drama of the original with contemporary storylines.

The original "Baywatch" premiered in 1989 and became a global...