1 of 3 | Stephen Amell is set to star in a new “Baywatch” series for FOX. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Feb. 14 (UPI) — Arrow and Heels actor Stephen Amell is set to star in a reboot of the lifeguard drama, Baywatch.
Amell shared on his Instagram account a screenshot of a media report about his casting news along with a photo of him as a little boy wearing swim trunks and standing on a surf board.
“I’m fully aware that Baywatch is iconic — and at its heart, it’s entertainment. It’s big, fun, and unapologetically larger than life. But filming it here in Los Angeles adds a deeper layer of meaning,” Amell wrote.
“These beaches aren’t just a backdrop; they represent a city that has endured so much and continues to stand tall. If this new chapter can bring people joy while quietly honoring the first responders, the families rebuilding, and everyone who has carried this city forward, then that’s something I’m incredibly proud to be part of.”
Variety said Amell will play Hobie Buchannon, the son of David Hasselhoff’s Mitch from the original series, which ran from 1989 to 2001.
A 2017 action comedy movie starred Dwayne Johnson as Mitch.
The FOX reboot series is expected to air in the 2026-27.
Dwayne Johnson and his mother, Ata, attend the premiere. Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI | License Photo
