Brooks Nader Lands 'Baywatch' Reboot Role

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model is preparing to play a 'sharp-tongued' lifeguard in the new Fox series.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Brooks Nader has been cast as a lifeguard in the upcoming Fox reboot of the classic TV series 'Baywatch'. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model has been training hard for the past few weeks to get in shape for the iconic red lifeguard uniform, according to a source. Nader is set to play the role of Selene, 'a sharp-tongued Captain of the Zuma beach lifeguards'.

Why it matters

The 'Baywatch' franchise has remained a pop culture staple since the original series aired from 1989 to 2001. Casting a rising star like Brooks Nader, who has already appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, signals the network's intent to attract a new generation of viewers to the reboot.

The details

Nader, who has previously appeared on the reality show 'Love Thy Nader' and competed on 'Dancing with the Stars', has been working with a personal trainer to get in top physical shape for the role. The new 'Baywatch' series is set to begin production this spring, filming on location in Venice Beach and at the Fox Studio Lot in Century City.

  • Nader has been training for the past few weeks to prepare for the role.
  • The new 'Baywatch' series is set to begin production this spring.

The players

Brooks Nader

A Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model who has been cast as a lifeguard in the upcoming 'Baywatch' reboot on Fox.

Fox

The network that is producing the new 'Baywatch' series.

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What’s next

The new 'Baywatch' series is set to begin production this spring on location in Venice Beach and at the Fox Studio Lot in Century City.

The takeaway

Brooks Nader's casting in the 'Baywatch' reboot signals the network's intent to attract a new generation of viewers to the iconic franchise by tapping into the model's rising star power and existing fanbase.