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Megan Behnke

I Wasn’t Expecting A Baywatch Star To Mention The Avengers While Describing The Show (But I’m Excited)

From L to R: David Hasselhoff on Baywatch, Chris Evans as Captain America in Avengers: Endgame.

The upcoming Baywatch reboot is finally coming. Fox recently confirmed that the new series will be premiering in January 2027, and even though it’s skipping the 2026 TV schedule, the wait will surely be worth it. That became even more evident when one of the new stars mentioned the Avengers while describing the reboot. While I wasn't expecting that kind of comparison, it makes me very excited about what's to come.

Filming for Baywatch kicked off in March, and leaked set photos have shown the reboot cast donning the iconic red swimsuits and running on Venice Beach. It’s been fun seeing photos and hearing the cast talk about this new iteration of the beloved series, which centers on a group of lifeguards whose mission is to protect Southern California’s shoreline. Not surprisingly, Thaddeus LaGrone, who portrays Brad, told TV Insider that there will be some action for these lifeguards, but I was surprised to hear the action he compared it to:

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