Stephen Amell has been cast as the lead star of the upcoming Baywatch reboot series.

The 44-year-old Arrow actor will play Hobie Buchannon, the son of David Hasselhoff‘s iconic character Mitch from the original series. The character was played by Brandon Call in season one and then later by Jeremy Jackson.

Variety reports that Hobie is 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.”

“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,” the description read.

It’s unclear if Hasselhoff will be back for the reboot or not.

Fox has ordered a 12-episode first season for the 2026-2027 broadcast season and an open casting call for additional roles is set for February 18.

Series showrunner Matt Nix said, “From the first conversation, Stephen Amell brought exactly what this new chapter of Baywatch demands: heart, intensity, and that undeniable hero energy. He’s the kind of lead who can sprint into danger, carry the emotional weight, and still make it feel fun. We’re so excited to get started.”

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