Brooks Nader Joins Cast of Baywatch Reboot

Model to play sharp-tongued lifeguard captain in upcoming FOX series

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Brooks Nader, the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model, has joined the cast of FOX's upcoming Baywatch reboot. Nader will play Selene, the captain of the Zuma beach lifeguard team, who butts heads with the show's lead character, Hobie Buchannon (played by Stephen Amell). The 29-year-old model, who has previously appeared in films and TV shows, says acting has always been a goal for her.

Why it matters

Baywatch is one of the most iconic television franchises of all time, and the reboot marks a major career milestone for Brooks Nader. As a rising model and actress, this role will significantly boost Nader's profile and open up new opportunities in the entertainment industry. The show's return also signals a continued interest in nostalgic reboots and adaptations of classic TV properties.

The details

In the Baywatch reboot, Nader's character Selene is described as the 'sharp-tongued Captain of the Zuma beach lifeguards.' While she is excellent at her job, Selene has a very different approach to saving lives than Hobie Buchannon, the show's lead character, leading to constant friction between the two. Nader's casting marks her biggest acting role to date, following small parts in the 2018 film Backtrace and an upcoming cameo in the Eva Longoria-directed movie The Fifth Wheel.

  • Brooks Nader announced her Baywatch casting on her Instagram on March 9, 2026.
  • The Baywatch reboot is set to premiere on FOX later this year.

The players

Brooks Nader

A model who was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 2023 and has landed her biggest acting role to date as a series regular on the Baywatch reboot.

Stephen Amell

The lead actor who will play Hobie Buchannon, the captain of the Baywatch lifeguard team, in the reboot.

FOX

The television network that is producing the Baywatch reboot.

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What they’re saying

“I've been manifesting this for a MINUTE.”

— Brooks Nader (Instagram)

The takeaway

Brooks Nader's casting in the Baywatch reboot represents a significant career milestone for the rising model and actress, who has long aspired to transition into acting. This high-profile role will undoubtedly raise her profile and open up new opportunities in the entertainment industry, further cementing her status as a multi-talented star on the rise.