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Carmen Electra Open to ‘Baywatch’ Return on One Condition as Fox Reboot Moves Forward

Casting for the 2026–27 Fox revival has not been announced.

Overview

  • Electra said she is in talks and would consider joining but does not want to work in the ocean, according to a TMZ interview echoed by multiple outlets.
  • She added that she is game for the show’s signature slow-motion run and joked she could appear in a captain-type role.
  • Fox announced a straight-to-series order for a Baywatch reboot on Sept. 23, targeting the 2026–27 TV season.
  • Industry reports, not yet confirmed by Fox, suggest Fremantle is co-producing a 12-episode season with Matt Nix expected to serve as showrunner.
  • No new or returning cast members have been officially named, with coverage noting the original series’ demanding ocean work as context for legacy actors’ conditions.