‘Baywatch’ Set to Make a Splash Across the Pond as Sky Snaps Up U.K. and Ireland Rights
Sky has acquired the rights to the reboot of 'Baywatch' for audiences in the U.K. and Ireland, set to launch in 2027. The new series will feature a fresh cast alongside original members and promises high-stakes rescues and beachside drama. This reboot aims to capture the essence of the iconic show while appealing to a new generation of viewers.
- ▪Sky has secured the rights to the reboot of 'Baywatch' for the U.K. and Ireland.
- ▪The series will feature a new cast along with original members David Chokachi and Erika Eleniak.
- ▪The reboot is set to launch in 2027 and will consist of 12 episodes.
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- ▪ Sky Buys Rebooted ‘Baywatch’ For UK & Ireland — Deadline
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Home TV Global May 19, 2026 2:00am PT ‘Baywatch’ Set to Make a Splash Across the Pond as Sky Snaps Up U.K. and Ireland Rights By K.J. Yossman Plus Icon K.J. Yossman @KJYossman Latest New BBC Boss Matt Brittin Warns Staff ‘Tough Choices Are Unavoidable as We Make Savings’ on First Day in the Job 23 hours ago Bulgaria Wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as U.K. Comes Last With One Point 2 days ago How ‘SNL U.K.’ Artisans Turned the Cast Into Melania Trump, Princess Diana and Crab Man: ‘I Don’t Want to Insult Anyone, I Want People to Go, “Oh My God, That’s Funny”’ 4 days ago See All Courtesy of Fox/Sky “Baywatch” is set to make a splash in the U.K. and Ireland after Comcast-owned broadcaster Sky snapped up the rights to the show.
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