Baywatch was an iconic 90’s show with glamorous lifeguards running down the beach in slow motion. (Photo: Archive)
David Hasselhoff was the star of the original Baywatch show. The actor played lifeguard Mitch Buchannon for 11 years, from 1989 to 2000. Hasselhoff will even make an appearance in the new film, although playing a different character. (Photo: Archive)
Alexandra Paul gave life to Stephanie Holden, who joined the cast of the series to become Mitch Buchannon’s love interest. Unfortunately—spoiler alert—Stephanie dies after being electrocuted by a lightning. Yes, she died because of a lightning. That’s how intense it was. (Photo: Archive)
Pamela Anderson originally played C.J. Parker, and she was the one who wore the red bathing suit the best. Anderson was part of the show from 1992 to 1997, becoming a 90’s pop culture icon. (Photo: Archive)
Summer’s role in Baywatch was played by Nocle Eggert from 1992 to 1996. In the series, Summer has several love relationships with her fellow lifeguards on the show. (Photo: Archive)
David Charvet played Matt Brody in the original series. Brody is a rookie lifeguard, kind of a jerk, and one of Summer’s many loves. Charvet was part of the Baywatch cast from 1992 to 1996. (Photo: Archive)
In the 90’s, Baywatch was a fun show full with glamorous lifeguards running in slow motion through the beach and chasing each other on their jet skis.
Although the series was overly dramatic and even a little ridiculous from time to time—c’mon, who looks that good on a hot, humid beach?!—, Baywatch holds a special place in the hearts of many of us who grew up watching it. But now, Baywatch is ready to take on the big screen.
The new movie inspired by the television classic—although now, instead of a drama, it will have a much more humorous taste—has not only catch our attention, but also unleashed some questions about the future of this beloved franchise. Can Dwayne Johnson fill in the shoes of David Hasselhoff, the male lead of the show for 11 seasons? Will any of the new cast members become a pop culture icon like Pamela Anderson did? Will they once again wear their bright red swimsuits to save the day?
The only way to answer these questions is by comparing the original Baywatch cast vs. the new cast!
