‘Arrow’ actor Stephen Amell to star in Fox’s upcoming reboot of ‘Baywatch’ Amell will essay the role of Hobie Buchannon, who is described as the ‘wild child we all loved from the original series’Entertainment Web DeskCanadian actor Stephen Amell, best known for headlining the superhero series Arrow, is set to star in Fox’s upcoming reboot of Baywatch. According to US entertainment news portal Variety, Amell will essay the role of Hobie Buchannon in the new series. ADVERTISEMENTProduction on the reboot of the 1989 series is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles. "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. Featuring Amell as Henry Roland, a small-town police officer, the series is created by Graeme Stewart and directed by Robert Budreau.

Source: The Telegraph February 15, 2026 07:59 UTC