‘Baywatch’ Fox Reboot Casts Original Star David Chokachi
Fox’s revival of the iconic TV series “Baywatch” is set to feature original cast member David Chokachi, according to a report by Variety. Chokachi will be reprising his role as Cody Madison in the upcoming Fox version of the show, joining recently announced lead Stephen Amell, who will play the character of Hobie Buchanon, the son of the legendary lifeguard Mitch Buchanon from the original series.
In the new iteration, Cody now runs “The Shoreline,” the unofficially official Baywatch bar-and-grill, and occasionally dons the red trunks to save lives. Described as a mentor and friend to his fellow lifeguards, Cody provides a second home for the team and always offers free wings after a successful rescue.
David Chokachi originally joined the cast of “Baywatch” during its sixth season and remained with the show until the ninth season. He has also appeared in other television shows such as “Witchblade” and “Beyond the Break,” as well as in films like “Atlantic Rim,” “Psycho Beach Party,” and “Soul Surfer.” Chokachi is represented by LINK Entertainment and Singular Talent.
“Baywatch” was greenlit by Fox for the 2026-2027 broadcast season with a 12-episode order in September 2025. The network is scheduled to hold an open casting call for the show on February 18, with production slated to begin in Los Angeles this spring.
The reboot of “Baywatch” is helmed by showrunner and executive producer Matt Nix, along with producers McG, Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Doug Schwartz, Dante Di Loreto, and Mike Horowitz. McG will also direct the series premiere episode. The series is a co-production between Fox Entertainment and Fremantle.
During its heyday, “Baywatch” was a global phenomenon, airing in over 200 countries and boasting a star-studded ensemble cast that included David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, Jason Momoa, Yasmine Bleeth, and Carmen Electra. The show’s popularity led to a spinoff called “Baywatch Nights” and a feature film reboot starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Zac Efron in 2017.
Stay tuned for more updates on the highly anticipated return of “Baywatch” on Fox.
