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Fox’s New Baywatch Adds Original Stars, Introduces Captain’s Daughter

5/30/2026

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Fox Entertainment and Fremantle added Michael Bergin and Kelly Packard to the new Baywatch series.
Bergin will portray lifeguard Jack “J.D.” Darius and Packard will portray April Giminski, both from Hobie Buchannon’s rookie class and former stars of the original series.
Stephen Amell’s Hobie Buchannon now serves as a Baywatch captain and his storyline introduces his daughter Charlie, played by Jessica Belkin.

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Story summary

Fox Entertainment and Fremantle added Michael Bergin and Kelly Packard to the new Baywatch series.
Bergin will portray lifeguard Jack “J.D.” Darius and Packard will portray April Giminski, both from Hobie Buchannon’s rookie class and former stars of the original series.
Stephen Amell’s Hobie Buchannon now serves as a Baywatch captain and his storyline introduces his daughter Charlie, played by Jessica Belkin.