If you thought Baywatch was just a nostalgic memory from the ’90s, think again — because Fox is bringing the red trunks back, and Stephen Amell is making sure the Action-Adventure reboot series lives up to every expectation.
The 44-year-old actor was spotted arriving on set shirtless this Wednesday, March 18, in Los Angeles, and let’s just say — the man showed up. Dressed in nothing but a pair of iconic bright red swim trunks, Amell gave fans their very first real-world glimpse of his take on the legendary lifeguard look that made the original series a global phenomenon.
Production on the highly anticipated reboot has been rolling along the stunning California coastline, with scenes being filmed at two of LA’s most iconic spots — Malibu and Venice Beach. And honestly? It already looks like it was ripped straight out of a glossy summer postcard.
So What’s the Show Actually About?
Here’s where it gets really interesting. This isn’t just a cash-grab reboot slapping a familiar name on a new show. According to a synopsis shared by Variety, the story picks up with Hobie Buchannon — the wild child we all remember from the original series — now all grown up and running the show as a Baywatch captain, carrying on the legacy of his legendary father, Mitch.
But life doesn’t stay simple for long. Hobie’s world gets flipped upside down when Charlie, the daughter he never knew he had, shows up at his door — eager to follow in the family tradition and earn her own place on the beach. Meanwhile, OG heartthrob Cody Madison is back too, now running The Shoreline, the beloved Baywatch bar-and-grill, still throwing on the red trunks for the occasional save, and serving as a mentor (and apparently free wings after big rescues — a perk we can all respect).
It’s legacy storytelling done right — honoring the original while bringing in a fresh generational dynamic that actually has something to say.
When Can You Watch It?
The series is set to debut during the 2026–2027 season on Fox, following a 12-episode order that was confirmed back in September 2025. With production already well underway and those first set photos circulating, the hype is only going to build from here.
Amell, best known for his long run as Oliver Queen on Arrow, is no stranger to physical roles — but stepping into the world of Baywatch is a whole different kind of iconic. Seeing him own that sun-soaked, shirtless lifeguard energy on the Venice Beach sand? That’s the kind of casting that just makes sense.
Keep your eyes peeled — this one’s shaping up to be one of Fox’s biggest bets of the season, and if those set photos are anything to go by, it’s already delivering.