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‘Baywatch’ Reboot Casts Original Star David Chokachi in Return as Cody Madison

February 17, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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‘Baywatch’ Reboot Casts Original Star David Chokachi in Return as Cody Madison
Fox’s reboot of “Baywatch” is bringing back original series star David Chokachi, Variety has learned. Chokachi will reprise the role of Cody Madison in the Fox version, where he will appear alongside recently announced series lead Stephen Amell. Amell will play Hobie Buchanon, the son of legendary lifeguard Mitch Buchanon from the original show. Per […]

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Fox’s reboot of “Baywatch” is bringing back original series star David Chokachi, Variety has learned. Chokachi will reprise the role of Cody Madison in the Fox version, where he will appear alongside recently announced series lead Stephen Amell. Amell will play Hobie Buchanon, the son of legendary lifeguard Mitch Buchanon from the original show. Per […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Fox’s reboot of “Baywatch” is bringing back original series star David Chokachi, Variety has learned. Chokachi will reprise the role of Cody Madison in the Fox version, where he will appear alongside recently announced series lead Stephen Amell. Amell will play Hobie Buchanon, the son of legendary lifeguard Mitch Buchanon from the original show. Per […] Home TV News Feb 17, 2026 2:30pm PT ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Casts Original Star David Chokachi in Return as Cody Madison By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest Emily Deschanel to Play Criminal Profiler in NBC Drama Pilot From Dean Georgaris, John Fox 1 hour ago ‘Scooby-Doo’ Live-Action Netflix Series Casts Mckenna Grace as Daphne 3 hours ago Damon Wayans Jr. to Star in NBC Drama Pilot ‘Puzzled’ 3 hours ago See All The Riker Brothers Fox‘s reboot of “Baywatch” is bringing back original series star David Chokachi, Variety has learned. Chokachi will reprise the role of Cody Madison in the Fox version, where he will appear alongside recently announced series lead Stephen Amell. Amell will play Hobie Buchanon, the son of legendary lifeguard Mitch Buchanon from the original show. Per the official character description, Cody now runs “The Shoreline, the unofficially official Baywatch bar-and-grill, and still puts on the red trunks for the occasional shift saving lives. He’s a mentor to and a friend, providing a second home for his fellow lifeguards… and always offering free wings after a big save.” Popular on Variety Related Stories Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Fox News for Saying 'Melania' Should Be 'Nominated for Oscars': 'I Will Host That Show. Whether They Ask Me or Not. I Will Insist on It'

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