‘Baywatch’ Cast Reveals What’s Changed in the Reboot

Baywatch returns to TV in a Fox reboot starring Stephen Amell, Shay Mitchell, Brooks Nader, Noah Beck, plus some original stars. The network announced a January 2027 premiere date for the new series during its upfront presentation on May 11. TV Insider caught up with the Baywatch reboot cast to find out what to expect in this modernization of the sexy 1990s hit. Among the key differences in this new iteration: Avengers-level action sequences for the lifeguards.

The original Baywatch became the most-watched show in the world after it debuted in 1989, airing in more than 200 countries and, at its peak, reaching more than one billion viewers weekly. Its global appeal drove tourism to Southern California and helped define beach culture for generations. Fox’s new Baywatch celebrates the franchise’s enduring legacy, while re-energizing it for today’s global audience.