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Fox Revives 'Baywatch' With Stephen Amell Leading the Lifeguard Crew

SummaryFox has debuted the official first trailer for its upcoming 12-episode reboot of the iconic series 'Baywatch'Stephen Amell stars as Captain Hobie Buchannon alongside Jessica Belkin and featured guest Megan Thee StallionThe television series was filmed in Los Angeles and is scheduled to premiere on Fox in JanuaryFox has officially released the first trailer for its upcoming television reboot, Baywatch. Directed in part by McG and spearheaded by showrunner Matt Nix, the 12-episode production revives the iconic beachside drama for the network's 2026–2027 broadcast season.The three-minute preview opens with series lead Stephen Amell orchestrating a high-stakes ocean rescue following a mid-air collision between an airplane and a parasail. Amell stars as an adult Hobie Buchannon, stepping into the footsteps of his father, Mitch, as an active Baywatch Captain. The storyline centers on Hobie’s life being disrupted by the sudden arrival of his long-lost daughter, Charlie (Jessica Belkin), who arrives determined to join the lifeguard ranks and preserve the family legacy.Co-produced by Fox Entertainment and Fremantle, the Los Angeles-filmed drama rounds out its ensemble with Shay Mitchell, Brooks Nader, Hassie Harrison, Livvy Dunne, Noah Beck, David Chokachi, and Thaddeus LaGrone, alongside recurring appearances from Ashley Moore and Luke Eisner. The trailer also confirms a high-profile cameo appearance from hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion.The Baywatch reboot is scheduled to premiere on Fox in January 2027.Read more at Hypebeast