Since a few characters (some played by the same actors) from the
original show are returning, this new version is really a "sequel"
series rather than a "reboot" ... although knowing Hollyweird and their ridiculous changes, it may well end up being another "reboot"
pretending to be a "sequel" series.


Beloved Baywatch Actor Returns for Fox's Reboot Series
------------------------------------------------------
Fox's Baywatch reboot is pulling another fan favourite back onto
the sand, and this returning lifeguard has traded the red swimsuit
for a very different kind of uniform. The casting move reunites
the sequel series with one of its earliest stars, bridging the
franchise's past and present in an unexpected way.

Erika Eleniak to reprise Shauni McClain role in Baywatch reboot
Erika Eleniak has joined the Fox Baywatch reboot in a guest-starring
role (via Variety). The actress will reprise her character Shauni
McClain from the original series, marking another familiar face
returning to the franchise.

Eleniak appeared in the first few seasons of the original Baywatch.
She exited the show later, and her comeback reconnects the reboot to
the early years of the property. In the sequel series, Shauni serves
as a Santa Monica city councilwoman. The former lifeguard heads back
to the beach to help Hobie Buchannon launch the annual Beach Games.

Stephen Amell plays Hobie Buchannon in the lead role. David Chokachi
also returns as Cody Madison, joining Jessica Belkin as Charlie,
Shay Mitchell as Trina, Hassie Harrison as Nat, Thaddeus LaGrone as
Brad, Brooks Nader as Selene, Noah Beck as Luke, and others.

Fox Entertainment and Fremantle are co-producing the series. Matt
Nix serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside McG,
Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, and Doug Schwartz, among others. McG will
direct the premiere episode.

California awarded the reboot a state tax incentive to film in
Los Angeles. In February, Fox invited new talent to an open casting
call.

The original Baywatch premiered in 1989 and aired in more than 200
countries. The show reached over a billion viewers each week at its
peak and launched the careers of David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson,
Carmen Electra, Jason Momoa, and Yasmine Bleeth. Baywatch will
premiere on Fox during the 2026-2027 season.



<https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/2120952-baywatch-reboot-actor-return-reprise-fox-series>






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On 4/15/26 11:48 PM, Your Name wrote:

Since a few characters (some played by the same actors) from the
original show are returning, this new version is really a "sequel"
series rather than a "reboot" ... although knowing Hollyweird and their ridiculous changes, it may well end up being another "reboot" pretending
to be a "sequel" series.

ÿÿ Beloved Baywatch Actor Returns for Fox's Reboot Series
ÿÿ ------------------------------------------------------
ÿÿ Fox's Baywatch reboot is pulling another fan favourite back onto
ÿÿ the sand, and this returning lifeguard has traded the red swimsuit
ÿÿ for a very different kind of uniform. The casting move reunites
ÿÿ the sequel series with one of its earliest stars, bridging the
ÿÿ franchise's past and present in an unexpected way.

ÿÿ Erika Eleniak to reprise Shauni McClain role in Baywatch reboot
ÿÿ Erika Eleniak has joined the Fox Baywatch reboot in a guest-starring
ÿÿ role (via Variety). The actress will reprise her character Shauni
ÿÿ McClain from the original series, marking another familiar face
ÿÿ returning to the franchise.

It's really too bad she ruined herself by getting all tatted up. >:/

ÿÿ Eleniak appeared in the first few seasons of the original Baywatch.
ÿÿ She exited the show later, and her comeback reconnects the reboot to
ÿÿ the early years of the property. In the sequel series, Shauni serves
ÿÿ as a Santa Monica city councilwoman. The former lifeguard heads back
ÿÿ to the beach to help Hobie Buchannon launch the annual Beach Games.

ÿÿ Stephen Amell plays Hobie Buchannon in the lead role. David Chokachi
ÿÿ also returns as Cody Madison, joining Jessica Belkin as Charlie,
ÿÿ Shay Mitchell as Trina, Hassie Harrison as Nat, Thaddeus LaGrone as
ÿÿ Brad, Brooks Nader as Selene, Noah Beck as Luke, and others.

ÿÿ Fox Entertainment and Fremantle are co-producing the series. Matt
ÿÿ Nix serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside McG,
ÿÿ Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, and Doug Schwartz, among others. McG will
ÿÿ direct the premiere episode.

ÿÿ California awarded the reboot a state tax incentive to film in
ÿÿ Los Angeles. In February, Fox invited new talent to an open casting
ÿÿ call.

ÿÿ The original Baywatch premiered in 1989 and aired in more than 200
ÿÿ countries. The show reached over a billion viewers each week at its
ÿÿ peak and launched the careers of David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson,
ÿÿ Carmen Electra, Jason Momoa, and Yasmine Bleeth. Baywatch will
ÿÿ premiere on Fox during the 2026-2027 season.

<https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/2120952-baywatch-reboot-actor- return-reprise-fox-series>

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On Apr 15, 2026 at 11:48:36 PM PDT, "Your Name" <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

Since a few characters (some played by the same actors) from the
original show are returning, this new version is really a "sequel"
series rather than a "reboot" ... although knowing Hollyweird and their ridiculous changes, it may well end up being another "reboot"
pretending to be a "sequel" series.

Beloved Baywatch Actor Returns for Fox's Reboot Series
------------------------------------------------------
Fox's Baywatch reboot is pulling another fan favourite back onto
the sand, and this returning lifeguard has traded the red swimsuit
for a very different kind of uniform. The casting move reunites
the sequel series with one of its earliest stars, bridging the
franchise's past and present in an unexpected way.

Erika Eleniak to reprise Shauni McClain role in Baywatch reboot
Erika Eleniak has joined the Fox Baywatch reboot in a guest-starring
role (via Variety). The actress will reprise her character Shauni
McClain from the original series, marking another familiar face
returning to the franchise.

Eleniak appeared in the first few seasons of the original Baywatch.
She exited the show later, and her comeback reconnects the reboot to
the early years of the property. In the sequel series, Shauni serves
as a Santa Monica city councilwoman. The former lifeguard heads back
to the beach to help Hobie Buchannon launch the annual Beach Games.

I wonder if they're going to bother making the distinction between the city of Santa Monica and the County of Los Angeles, which runs the beach lifeguards? I.e., are they going to have her character ordering around the Baywatch
people?



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