Brooks Nader Joins 'Baywatch' Reboot as Series Regular

The 'Dancing With the Stars' alum will play the sharp-tongued captain of the Zuma Beach lifeguards.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Brooks Nader, a model who recently appeared on 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 33 and Hulu's 'Love Thy Nader', has joined the cast of the upcoming 'Baywatch' reboot on Fox as a series regular. Nader will play Selene, the captain of the Zuma Beach lifeguards, who has a contentious relationship with Baywatch Captain Hobie Buchannon, played by Stephen Amell.

Why it matters

The 'Baywatch' reboot is one of the most anticipated new shows of the 2026-2027 season, and the casting of Brooks Nader, a rising reality TV star, adds further star power and intrigue to the project. The show will also feature the return of original 'Baywatch' star David Chokachi as Cody Madison.

The details

Nader's character, Selene, is described as the 'sharp-tongued Captain of the Zuma Beach lifeguards' who is excellent at her job but has a very different approach to saving lives compared to Hobie Buchannon. Their rivalry is expected to be a central storyline in the new 'Baywatch'. The reboot will also star Jessica Belkin as Hobie's long-lost daughter Charlie, who joins the Baywatch team, and Hassie Harrison as Nat, Hobie's right-hand lifeguard.

  • The 'Baywatch' reboot is scheduled to premiere during the 2026-2027 TV season.

The players

Brooks Nader

A model who recently appeared on 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 33 and Hulu's 'Love Thy Nader'.

Selene

The sharp-tongued captain of the Zuma Beach lifeguards in the 'Baywatch' reboot.

Stephen Amell

The actor who will play Baywatch Captain Hobie Buchannon in the reboot.

Jessica Belkin

The actress who will play Hobie's long-lost daughter Charlie, who joins the Baywatch team.

Hassie Harrison

The actress who will play Nat, Hobie's right-hand lifeguard.

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What’s next

The 'Baywatch' reboot is expected to premiere during the 2026-2027 TV season, so more casting announcements and production updates are likely to come in the months ahead.

The takeaway

The casting of Brooks Nader, a rising reality TV star, in a key role on the 'Baywatch' reboot signals the producers' efforts to attract a younger, more contemporary audience to the iconic beach-set drama series.