Hassie Harrison, known for her role in Yellowstone, will star alongside Stephen Amell in the upcoming reboot of Baywatch, stepping into a character reminiscent of Pamela Anderson’s iconic part. Harrison, age 35, portrays Nat, a former foster child turned Olympic athlete who has become the gold standard for lifeguarding.
a former foster kid turned Olympic athlete who is the gold standard when it comes to lifeguarding,
reads the character description.
Further detailing Nat’s personality, the show describes her as
brilliant, driven, and fiercely loyal, she’s the right hand and closest friend of protagonist Hobie Buchannon (Stephen Amell), Nat holds everyone to the same high standards she has for herself, which sometimes gets in the way of her relationships on and off the beach.
Legacy of Pamela Anderson’s CJ Parker in Baywatch
Pamela Anderson earned worldwide recognition for her portrayal of CJ Parker in the original Baywatch series from the 1990s. CJ was celebrated for her courageous spirit, charm, and dedication, serving as one of the most skilled lifeguards on the team. She was also known to be the trusted right hand of Mitch Buchannon, portrayed by David Hasselhoff, whom she regarded as a father figure.
Hassie Harrison’s Career and Personal Life
Hassie Harrison gained prominence through her role as Laramie in Yellowstone, where she also met her now-husband Ryan Bingham, who played Walker, her on-screen love interest. The couple married in 2024 at Harrison’s family home in Dallas, Texas, almost a year after going public with their relationship.
Sharing details about their wedding in Vogue, Harrison revealed the theme as cowboy black tie. She described her wedding attire as elegantly Western, featuring two gowns made with tones of worn leather, delicate lace, and a soft blush palette.
I knew I wanted Western, but it had to be elegant Western, with tones of worn leather, delicate lace, and a soft, blush color palette,
she shared.
Every choice was a reflection of us, and getting to witness it all come to life was incredible.
The Storyline and Cast of the Baywatch Reboot
The upcoming Baywatch reboot centers on Hobie Buchannon, the son of legendary lifeguard Mitch Buchannon, played by Stephen Amell. The series is scheduled to premiere this September on Fox, where the story begins with Charlie, Hobie’s daughter he never knew, arriving at his doorstep. Charlie aims to continue the Buchannon family tradition of lifeguarding.
Charlie, hailing from a turbulent home life in Galveston, Texas, is described as
fearless, passionate, and occasionally reckless
with all the qualities expected of a Buchannon. Her storyline will focus on what she has to learn and the mentor relationship that may develop with her father, Hobie.
Jessica Belkin stars as Charlie, and the series also features Thaddeus LaGrone as Brad and David Chokachi reprising his original role as Cody Madison from the earlier Baywatch series.
The Enduring Impact and Return of Baywatch
Baywatch is synonymous with its vibrant red swimsuits, dramatic slow-motion beach runs, and attractive lifeguards. Since its debut in 1989, it became a cultural phenomenon, drawing in over a billion viewers worldwide and launching stars such as David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson to global fame.
The show’s popularity led to multiple spin-offs and a 2017 reboot movie starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. The legacy of the series remains strong as the new 2026 reboot revisits the action and drama of lifeguard life on the beach.
The series logline highlights the return of iconic features:
Daring ocean rescues, pristine beaches, and iconic red bathing suits are back, along with a whole new generation of Baywatch lifeguards, who navigate complicated, messy personal lives in this action-packed reboot that demonstrates there’s the family you’re born into and the family you find,
setting the tone for the upcoming season.
