Stephen Amell, the star of the superhero blockbuster “Arrow”, has been cast as the lead in Fox’s highly anticipated “Baywatch” reboot.
According to reports, the Canadian actor will portray Hobie Buchannon, the once-rebellious "wild child" of the original series. Now a “Baywatch Captain”, the character is set to follow in the legendary footsteps of his father, Mitch Buchannon, bringing a modern legacy angle to the revived franchise.
The production of the series, which is a reboot of the 1989 "Baywatch", is set to start in Los Angeles.
Matt Nix, showrunner of the series, said Amell had exactly what the project required. "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," he said in a statement.
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McG is attached to direct the series premiere. Original creators Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, and Doug Schwartz are also returning as executive producers.
Amell's latest work is "The Borderline", which premiered on February 8. Featuring Amell as Henry Roland, a smalltown police officer, the series is created by Graeme Stewart and directed by Robert Budreau.
It revolves around Amell's character, who discovers that his childhood friend Tommy Hawley (Hamza Haq) is connected to an international drug smuggling operation led by British crime boss May Ferguson (Minnie Driver).
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