The 'Baywatch' Reboot Is Leaning Into Nostalgia, Starting With a Familiar Face

The red swimsuits and slow-motion jogging sequences are coming back, and so is a face longtime fans already know.

The upcoming reboot of Baywatch is tapping David Chokachi for a recurring role, making him the first original cast member officially confirmed to return. Chokachi played Cody Madison during the show’s sixth through ninth seasons, a stretch when the series was fully entrenched as a global pop-culture phenomenon.

Chokachi’s character is positioned as a bridge between generations.