Brooks Nader wraps 'Baywatch' reboot filming in iconic red swimsuit

Brooks Nader posted a series of behind-the-scenes photographs from the set of FOX's "Baywatch" reboot this week, marking the end of principal photography on the network's attempt to revive the beach-rescue drama that defined 1990s television. In the images, Nader wore the show's signature red one-piece swimsuit—the same silhouette that became iconic during the original series' run from 1989 to 1999. She shared mirror selfies in full costume, candid shots on the sand with crew members, and glimpses from the hair and makeup trailer where she prepared each day to step in front of the cameras.

Nader plays Selene, one of the captains of the Zuma Beach Lifeguards, in what amounts to a deliberate recasting of the role that made Pamela Anderson a household name three decades ago. The original show featured Anderson alongside David Hasselhoff, Carmen Electra, Nicole Eggert, and Donna D'Errico—a lineup that dominated network television and became a cultural touchstone. FOX is banking on a new formula to introduce that legacy to viewers who weren't born when the original aired: alongside Nader, the network has cast social media influencers Noah Beck and Livvy Dunne in the reboot, a strategic choice designed to bridge traditional television audiences with the digital-native generation.

When Nader spoke to Fox News Digital during the network's upfront presentation in May, she acknowledged the weight of stepping into a role so closely associated with Anderson's star power. She described Anderson as "the muse of all muses" and said the original lifeguard had been on her vision board for years. "Big shoes to fill. Huge," she said, adding that the production would work to honor Anderson and the other women who defined the show's original run. Nader, a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girl, expressed genuine enthusiasm about the project's potential reach. She believed that the inclusion of influencers would only amplify the show's appeal across demographics. "It is the most exciting thrill of a lifetime," she said, and predicted that the momentum would build steadily through the months before the January 2027 premiere.

In a lighter moment, Nader revealed that her family had given the role their blessing—not despite the swimsuit, but because of it. Growing up, she said, her family had a rule against two-piece bikinis. The iconic red one-piece, therefore, satisfied their standards. "You're following the family rules," she recalled them saying. "You're wearing a one-piece. So, we're all good." The comment offered a glimpse into the personal stakes behind what might otherwise seem like a straightforward casting announcement.

Between takes on set, Nader had also shared photographs from a recent Mediterranean yacht holiday, where she wore a plunging black dress and high-cut black bathing suit alongside a red swimsuit and black headscarf. Those images, posted in the days before filming wrapped, suggested a life lived between the demands of a major television production and the leisure that comes with success in entertainment and modeling. The reboot is scheduled to debut in January 2027, and FOX appears confident that the combination of legacy appeal, fresh casting, and digital-age marketing will find an audience ready to revisit the beach.