In addition to being a die-hard fan of filmmaking, television, video gaming, and anything else with a gripping narrative, Aidan Kelley is also a passionate and detail-oriented writer and journalist at Collider.com. In addition to his work as a Senior Resource Writer, Aidan has also contributed to Collider’s features and news reporting sections. He has covered major industry events, such as San Diego Comic-Con and the D23 Expo, and has had the privelege of interviewing industry stars like Bruce Campbell, Maggie Q, Chad Stahelski, and more. This sincere love for the art of storytelling began at a young age, with Aidan making video movie reviews for the news program at his local high school. That love only increased over the years, with an ongoing career in independent filmmaking and screenwriting after graduating with a degree in Film and television from DePaul University.
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25 years after ending, Baywatch is finally coming back in a big way (we’re just pretending the Dwayne Johnson movie didn’t happen). Fox is officially rebooting the series and already has some serious star power involved, with Arrow and Suits LA star Stephen Amell confirmed to lead the new iteration of Baywatch, playing the classic character of Hobie Buchanon. That certainly set the precedent for other characters to be recast in the lifeguard procedural, but that isn’t going to be the case for one crucial character.
Fox has reportedly cast David Chokachi, who was a major presence in the original series from 1995 to 1999, for a role in the upcoming reboot series. Chokachi originally played the part of Cody Madison — the fan-favorite lifeguard who, like the rest of the cast, became a pop culture icon for his striking good looks. The news also confirms that David Chokachi will continue playing the role of Cody Madison, now a mentor to Hobie and the owner of a local restaurant. The official description of Chokachi’s character reads as follows:
“Cody runs The Shoreline, the unofficially official Baywatch bar-and-grill, and still puts on the red trunks for the occasional shift saving lives. He’s a mentor to and a friend, providing a second home for his fellow lifeguards… and always offering free wings after a big save.”
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1989 – 2001-00-00
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Gregory J. Bonann, Douglas Schwartz, Gus Trikonis
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Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, Gregory J. Bonann
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