TMDb/Baywatch TV Stephen Amell stars as Hobie Buchannan in the Baywatch reboot. Filming resumes in LA. The Arrow actor leads the fresh take on the classic 90s lifeguard drama. April 13, 2026 AceShowbiz - Filming has officially restarted for Baywatch, the Fox reboot starring Stephen Amell, following an earlier production halt. Known primarily for his role as Oliver Queen in CW's Arrow, Amell takes on the role of Hobie Buchannan, son of David Hasselhoff's iconic character, Mitch Buchannan, in this fresh take on the beloved 1990s series.