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Stephen Amell to Lead Fox's Baywatch Reboot as Hobie Buchannon

Actor Stephen Amell has been cast in the lead role for Fox's upcoming reboot of "Baywatch." He will portray Hobie Buchannon, the son of the original's Mitch Buchannon, who is now a Baywatch Captain. The series, slated for the 2026-2027 season, will begin production this spring in Los Angeles following an open casting call. Amell is best known for his role as Oliver Queen/Green Arrow in "Arrow" and other CW DC series.

Key Points: Stephen Amell Cast in Fox's Baywatch Reboot Series

  • First confirmed casting for reboot
  • Amell plays Hobie Buchannon, now a Baywatch Captain
  • Series has 12-episode order for 2026-2027
  • Open casting call set for February 18
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Stephen Amell roped in for Fox's Baywatch reboot

Stephen Amell joins Fox's Baywatch reboot as Captain Hobie Buchannon. Production begins this spring. Open casting call announced.

"Hobie's world is turned upside down when Charlie, the daughter he never knew, shows up on his doorstep - Official character description"

Los Angeles, February 14

Actor Stephen Amell has bagged a lead role in Fox's 'Baywatch' reboot.

As per Variety, this marks the first confirmed casting for the series, which Fox Broadcasting Company picked up in September 2025 for the 2026-2027 broadcast season with a 12-episode order. Fox will hold an open casting call for the show on February 18, and production is scheduled to begin this spring in Los Angeles.

In the project, Amell will be seen as Hobie Buchannon, described as the "wild child we all loved from the original series" who "is now a Baywatch Captain, following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Mitch," per the official character description.

"Hobie's world is turned upside down when Charlie, the daughter he never knew, shows up on his doorstep, eager to carry on the Buchannon family legacy and become a Baywatch lifeguard alongside her dad."

Meanwhile, Amell was recently seen in "Suits" spinoff "Suits LA" at NBC. He is best known for playing the lead role in the hit CW series "Arrow," which aired for eight seasons. He also essayed the role of Oliver Queen, a.k.a Green Arrow, across multiple CW DC superhero shows in that time. His other recent credits include the Starz pro wrestling drama "Heels" and the films "Code 8 Parts 1 & 2."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Another reboot? Hollywood really is out of original ideas. That said, Amell is a solid actor and the father-daughter dynamic could be interesting. Let's see if it's just nostalgia bait or has some substance.
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Arjun K
Baywatch was such a huge part of my childhood! David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson were icons. Good to see they're bringing it back with a new twist. Stephen Amell has the charisma for it. Best of luck to the team!
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Sarah B
Interesting choice. He was great in Heels, which had a lot of family drama too. The premise sounds a bit cliché though—long-lost child shows up. Hope the writing is sharp enough to make it feel fresh.
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Vikram M
As an Indian viewer, I hope they cast diversely for the other lifeguards. The original wasn't exactly known for representation. A global show like this should reflect a global audience. Fingers crossed for the open casting call!
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Karthik V
The Green Arrow saving people on a beach instead of in Star City! 😂 On a serious note, it's a smart career move for him after the Arrowverse ended. Hope the show does well. Production starting in spring means we might see it by late 2026.

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