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Jessica Belkin Joins Fox's 'Baywatch' As Series Regular
Belkin to play the biological daughter of lead character Hobie Buchannon.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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IMDb reports that actress Jessica Belkin (Elle) has landed a central role in the new Baywatch TV series, opposite Stephen Amell as lead character Hobie Buchannon and David Chokachi reprising his role as Cody Madison. Belkin's character, Charlie Vale, is the biological daughter of Baywatch captain Hobie Buchannon - a child he never knew. Charlie leaves her complicated home life in Galveston and shows up on her father's doorstep with the goal of earning a spot as a Baywatch lifeguard.
Why it matters
The new Baywatch series on Fox aims to revive the iconic 1990s TV show, with Hobie Buchannon now serving as the Baywatch captain and his world being turned upside down by the arrival of the daughter he never knew. Belkin's casting as a series regular adds a new dynamic to the show's central characters and storylines.
The details
In the new Baywatch series, Belkin's character Charlie Vale is described as fearless, passionate, and occasionally reckless, with the makings of a "Buchannon legend." However, she has a lot to learn, and her father Hobie might be the mentor she's always needed.
- The new Baywatch TV series is set to premiere on Fox in 2026.
The players
Jessica Belkin
An actress who has landed a central role in the new Baywatch TV series, playing the character of Charlie Vale.
Stephen Amell
The lead actor in the new Baywatch series, playing the role of Hobie Buchannon, the Baywatch captain.
David Chokachi
An actor reprising his role as Cody Madison from the original Baywatch series.
Hobie Buchannon
The Baywatch captain and lead character in the new Fox series, who is the father of Charlie Vale.
Charlie Vale
The biological daughter of Hobie Buchannon, who arrives in Baywatch with the goal of becoming a lifeguard.
What’s next
The new Baywatch series is expected to premiere on Fox in 2026, with further details on the show's plot and additional casting to be announced in the coming months.
The takeaway
The casting of Jessica Belkin as a series regular in the new Baywatch show signals Fox's commitment to reviving the iconic 1990s franchise with fresh characters and storylines that will appeal to both longtime fans and new viewers.
