Stephen Amell, who is best known for playing Oliver Queen on Arrow for eight seasons, will play Hobie Buchannon, the wild child from the original series who has now become a Baywatch captain like his father Mitch.

Matt Nix (Burn Notice) made the show about Hobie’s life being turned upside down by the arrival of his unknown daughter Charlie, who wants to join the lifeguards and deal with family drama at the beach.

Fox gave the go-ahead for 12 episodes straight to series for the 2026–27 season. McG will direct the pilot, and filming will start in Los Angeles in the spring of 2026. This revival updates the 1990s global hit show that starred David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson and was once the most-watched show in the world. It has heart-pounding action, relationships, and Southern California shoreline protection.

On February 18, 2026, there will be an open casting call for new actors to join Amell’s star power. Expect a serious procedural tone with high-stakes drama, unlike the funny 2017 movie.