WASHINGTON: The iconic television series ‘Baywatch’ is set to make a comeback. Fox has officially given a straight-to-series order for a reboot of the legendary lifeguard drama, slated to air during the 2026-2027 broadcast season, reported Variety.
Fox Entertainment and Fremantle will co-produce the reboot, which has been commissioned for a 12-episode run. According to the outlet, Matt Nix will serve as showrunner and executive producer for the new series, with original creators Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, and Doug Schwartz also on board as executive producers. Additionally, Dante Di Loreto will be part of the executive production team.
Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, and Doug Schwartz were the creators of the original ‘Baywatch’ series, which gained worldwide popularity for its unique portray