Michael Bergin and Kelly Packard are set to guest star in Fox’s upcoming “Baywatch” continuation series, reprising their original roles as lifeguards Jack “J.D.” Darius and April Giminski. Both outlets report that the casting brings two “Baywatch” alumni back to the franchise as it moves forward on the new network series. Variety and Deadline both describe Bergin as having starred on “Baywatch” across Seasons 8 through 11, and both note that he has previously returned to the franchise via Fox’s 2003 telefilm “Baywatch.” Kelly Packard is also returning to her role as April Giminski.
Deadline additionally frames the characters’ connection within the reboot’s storyline, stating that J.D. and April are part of Hobie’s (Stephen Amell) rookie class and have remained close friends since then. Across both reports, the guest-starring casting is presented as an effort to maintain continuity with the original series while expanding the reboot’s cast and character relationships.
