The new Baywatch trailer brings the Buchannon family back to Southern California’s shoreline, with Stephen Amell starring as Hobie Buchannon. FOX’s reimagined lifeguard drama premieres in January 2027, introducing a new team and a family arrival that upends its captain’s life.
Jessica Belkin stars as Charlie Vale, Hobie’s daughter, alongside Hassie Harrison as Nat, Shay Mitchell as Trina and Noah Beck as Luke. Original series star David Chokachi also returns as Cody Madison in a recurring role, connecting the new chapter to the earlier series.
Watch the Baywatch Official Trailer
The trailer introduces the next generation of Baywatch, pairing coastal rescues with the personal complications that follow the lifeguards away from the water. Watch the official FOX trailer below.
What Is the New Baywatch About?
Hobie Buchannon has followed his legendary father Mitch into the lifeguard service and now holds the rank of Baywatch Captain. Once a wild child, Hobie is responsible for the team protecting the shoreline. His daughter’s unexpected arrival adds a different responsibility to his life.
Charlie Vale shows up on his doorstep eager to carry on the Buchannon family legacy. Her ambitions bring another generation into the story, putting Hobie in the position of navigating both his professional role and his relationship with his daughter.
FOX’s new series builds on the franchise’s mix of dangerous rescues, tangled relationships and beachside heroics. Contemporary tensions and challenges give the new lifeguard team its own problems to face, while the mission remains saving lives along Southern California’s coast.
Who Stars in FOX’s Baywatch?
- Stephen Amell as Hobie Buchannon
- Jessica Belkin as Charlie Vale
- Hassie Harrison as Nat
- Shay Mitchell as Trina
- Thaddeus LaGrone as Brad
- Noah Beck as Luke
- Brooks Nader as Selene
In recurring roles, Livvy Dunne makes her acting debut as Grace, while David Chokachi reprises Cody Madison. Chokachi’s return gives longtime viewers a familiar character alongside the new ensemble.
Matt Nix Leads the New Series, With McG Directing the Premiere
Baywatch is co-produced by FOX Entertainment Studios and Fremantle. Matt Nix, known for Burn Notice and The Gifted, serves as showrunner and executive producer.
McG, Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Doug Schwartz, Dante Di Loreto and Mike Horowitz also executive produce. McG directed the series premiere. FOX Entertainment Global holds domestic distribution rights, while Fremantle manages international sales.
When Does Baywatch Premiere?
Baywatch premieres in January 2027 on FOX. A specific U.S. premiere day and airtime have not been announced in the trailer materials. For more from the series, visit FOX’s official Baywatch press page.
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