Fox's Baywatch reimagining is officially staffed up and headed to Venice Beach. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the incoming cast leans heavily on influencer talent alongside at least one familiar face from the original series.
Why This Casting Conversation Is Just Getting Started
The original Baywatch was, above all else, a star-making machine — a show that turned relatively unknown faces into global icons. That legacy is exactly what makes this reboot such fertile ground for fan debate. When the casting choices skew toward social media personalities rather than established screen actors, it naturally raises the question: who should be running down that beach? Whether you're a die-hard fan of the classic series or just someone who thinks they know a better fit for the slow-motion sprint, this reboot has opened the floor.
With iconic roles like Mitch Buchannon and Summer Quinn back on the table, the conversation about who belongs in a red swimsuit isn't just nostalgic fun — it's a genuine creative argument worth having. And myCast users have already started making their cases.
What myCast Fans Are Already Voting For
The Baywatch fancasting community on myCast is spread across a few different stories, and together they paint a pretty interesting picture of where fan instincts land when given free rein.
Over at the most robust listing — Baywatch, featuring 32 roles — fans have been making some genuinely inspired choices. Rhea Ripley leads the vote for Allie Reese with 3 votes, which honestly makes a lot of sense: she's got the physicality, the screen presence, and the kind of commanding energy that made the original show work. Liv Morgan is also pulling 3 votes for Donna Marco, and Helin Kandemir is the top pick for Summer Quinn with 3 votes as well. Erin Moriarty rounds out the highlights with 2 votes for Jessie Owens — a pick that feels like it comes from someone who's seen what she can do when given room to own a scene.
Meanwhile, the story throws out some bigger marquee names. has picked up a vote for Mitch Buchannon — a fascinating choice that would bring serious dramatic credibility to a role that's always been more symbol than substance. leads for Caroline Holden, which practically writes itself given how naturally she fits the aesthetic and tone of the franchise.