Jessica Belkin Joins Fox’s ‘Baywatch’ As Series Regular

EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Belkin (Elle) has landed a central role in the new Baywatch TV series, opposite Stephen Amell, who plays lead Hobie Buchannon, and David Chokachi, who reprises his OG role of Cody Madison. Belkin’s Charlie Vale is the biological daughter of Baywatch captain Hobie Buchannon (Amell) — the child he never knew. She leaves [...]

4 Mar, 00:30 — 4 Mar, 01:08

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This casting news signals the ongoing trend of reviving popular 90s franchises for a new generation. The inclusion of original cast members like David Chokachi alongside new talent like Jessica Belkin suggests an attempt to bridge nostalgia with fresh storytelling for the 'Baywatch' reboot.

Key entitiesJessica Belkin Baywatch Charlie Vale Hobie Buchannon Stephen Amell David Chokachi Fox Freemantle

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual181d ago

Jessica Belkin Boards ‘Baywatch’ Reboot

She has joined the cast of the Fox and Freemantle show in the series regular role of Charlie Vale, the biological daughter of Baywatch captain Hobie Buchannon.

By McKinley Franklin

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deadlineMostly Factual181d ago