‘Baywatch’ Reboot: Erika Eleniak to Reprise Role of Shauni McClain

Home TV News Apr 15, 2026 5:00pm PT ‘Baywatch’ Reboot: Erika Eleniak to Reprise Role of Shauni McClain By Ethan Shanfeld Plus Icon Ethan Shanfeld @ethanshanfeld Latest ‘Beyond the Gates’ Renewed for Two More Seasons at CBS 4 hours ago ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’: Talia Ryder Replaces Sophie Thatcher as Season 2 Starts Production (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago Anyma’s Coachella Set Canceled Due to ‘Strong Wind Conditions’ 5 days ago See All Getty Images / Everett Collection Another familiar face has joined the “Baywatch” reboot at Fox. Erika Eleniak, who starred in the first two seasons of the show before departing at the beginning of Season 3, will reprise her role as Shauni McClain in a guest starring capacity. A former Baywatch lifeguard, Shauni is now a Santa Monica city councilwoman who returns to the beach to help Hobie Buchannon (Stephen Amell) kick off the annual “Beach Games” between reigning champions of Baywatch versus the Coast Guard. Related Stories 'Bridgerton' Season 5 Sets New Cast Members, Including Tega Alexander as Lord Anderson's Son