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Fox’s Baywatch reboot has begun filming in Marina del Rey, featuring an ensemble cast that includes Stephen Amell as the grown Hobie Buchannon, Brooks Nader, Shay Mitchell, Hassie Harrison, Noah Beck, Jessica Belkin, Thaddeus LaGrone, Livvy Dunne, and David Chokachi returning as Cody Madison. Set photos show the cast in red swimsuits on the beach, following an open casting call and Deadline’s reporting on the project.
Deadline’s gallery captures the Baywatch reboot cast filming on a Marina del Rey beach, with Stephen Amell and stars like Brooks Nader, Shay Mitchell, Hassie Harrison, Noah Beck and Livvy Dunne in red swimsuits as production begins.
Stephen Amell reveals he chased the lead for Fox’s Baywatch reboot at a massive open casting call, ultimately landing as Hobie Buchannon as production begins in March in Venice Beach; thousands auditioned, and Amell credits showrunner Matt Nix while noting the age gap with younger co-stars and detailing his prep—nutrition and steady workouts—to stay beach-ready.
David Chokachi will reprise his Baywatch role as Cody Madison in Fox's Baywatch reboot, joining Stephen Amell as Hobie Buchannon; the 12-episode first season is set for the 2026–27 slate with production starting in spring in Los Angeles, led by showrunner Matt Nix.
Fox’s Baywatch reboot brings back original star David Chokachi as Cody Madison, who now mentors lifeguards at The Shoreline as Stephen Amell leads as Hobie Buchannon; the 12-episode 2026–2027 series is produced by Matt Nix with McG directing the premiere, and open casting in February ahead of spring production in Los Angeles for a Fox Entertainment–Fremantle collaboration.
NBC has announced a February 23 premiere date for 'Suits: L.A.', a new legal drama set in the same universe as the popular series 'Suits'. The show, starring Stephen Amell and Josh McDermitt, focuses on a Los Angeles law firm specializing in entertainment and criminal law. It is part of NBC's midseason lineup, which also includes 'The Hunting Party' and 'Grosse Pointe Garden Society', both debuting in early 2025.
After being canceled by Starz, the drama series "Heels" has found a new home on Netflix through a licensing agreement with Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution Group for its two seasons. While there is an option for a third season, its possibility depends on the availability of the show's stars, Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig. "Heels" revolves around the world of small-town pro wrestling and features a talented ensemble cast.
The canceled wrestling drama "Heels" has been licensed to Netflix by Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, giving the streaming platform nonexclusive rights to the two-season, 16-episode series. While Netflix has not renewed the show, there is potential for a revival if it performs well on the platform. However, logistical challenges may arise due to the lead actors' commitments to other projects. This deal reflects Netflix's strategy of licensing "gently used" programming and its increasing focus on sports and "sports adjacent" content.
Bryan Greenberg has been cast as a series regular in NBC's Suits: L.A. as entertainment lawyer Rick Dodsen, a protégé of high-powered Los Angeles attorney Ted Black, played by Stephen Amell. The show, a companion series to Suits, will be penned by Suits creator Aaron Korsh and also stars Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt, Alice Lee, and Troy Winbush. Greenberg's previous TV credits include One Tree Hill, How to Make It in America, and The Mindy Project.
Bryan Greenberg joins Stephen Amell in the NBC drama pilot Suits L.A., a new extension of the Suits universe from creator Aaron Korsh. Greenberg will play Rick Dodsen, Ted Black’s protege in the entertainment division of Black Lane Law. The series, not a reboot or revival, centers on a former federal prosecutor from New York who reinvents himself representing powerful clients in Los Angeles, with production scheduled to start in late March in Vancouver.
Stephen Amell is set to star in "Suits: LA," a spinoff of the legal drama "Suits," which will be a companion series to the original show. The series, developed by Universal Studio Group's UCP, will see Amell playing the lead role of Ted Black, a former New York prosecutor now heading a Los Angeles law firm. The project, which has been ordered a pilot by NBC, is aiming to begin production in late March and could potentially join the network's lineup for 2024-25.
Stephen Amell is set to lead NBC's upcoming "Suits" spinoff, "Suits: LA," as Ted Black, a charismatic force of nature in the legal drama set in the same universe as the original series. The show, created by Aaron Korsch, will follow a new group led by Ted Black, a former New York prosecutor who built an L.A. law firm specializing in criminal and entertainment law. The spinoff has landed a pilot order at NBC, with production set to start in March in Vancouver, and will be directed by Victoria Mahoney.
Stephen Amell is set to lead the NBC drama pilot Suits L.A., a new extension of the Suits universe created by Aaron Korsh. The show centers on Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York who now represents powerful clients in Los Angeles. The character is described as a charismatic force of nature. The series is not a reboot or revival but a brand extension featuring new characters in a new location. Production is set to begin in late March in Vancouver, with Amell's portrayal of Ted Black at the forefront.
Robbie and Stephen Amell, known for their roles in the CW's Arrowverse, have released a teaser for the sequel to their sci-fi film Code 8. After a successful crowdfunding campaign, the cousins created, starred in, and released Code 8 in 2019. The sequel, set to debut on Netflix, follows Connor Reed (Robbie) as he teams up with Garrett (Stephen) to help a young girl targeted by corrupt police officers. Directed by Jeff Chan, Code 8 Part II is expected to be released in 2024.
Actor Stephen Amell, known for his role in "Arrow," was seen picketing in New York after making anti-strike comments at a fan convention. While his former "Arrow" costars and creative team held a planned reunion picket in Burbank, Amell expressed support for his union by joining the picket line in New York. He later clarified his comments on Instagram, expressing understanding for the strike but also frustration.