Stephen Amell has been cast in the lead role for Fox's upcoming "Baywatch" reboot, according to Variety. The series, which was picked up for the 2026-2027 broadcast season with a 12-episode order, will begin production soon. Fox is set to host an open casting call on February 18th.
In other entertainment news, the animated film "Goat" is set to premiere in theaters on February 13th, 2026. The action-comedy, produced by Sony Pictures Animation, is set in an all-animal world and centers on the sport of roarball, a full-contact version of basketball. The film boasts a voice cast that includes celebrities and NBA stars, according to Variety. Caleb McLaughlin, known for his role in "Stranger Things," will voice the lead character, Will Harris, a small goat with big ambitions.
Dree Hemingway is set to portray Daryl Hannah in "Love Story," a series now streaming on FX and Hulu, according to Variety. The show focuses on the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.
Meanwhile, Keanu Reeves is teaming up with Saber Interactive for a new "John Wick" prequel video game, as revealed at a PlayStation showcase, according to multiple sources. The game will feature Reeves' voice and likeness and aims to deliver the series' signature action and choreography.
This week's news also covers a wide array of events, including tragic incidents like a school shooting and international conflicts with Russian airstrikes, according to Variety. Domestic concerns such as potential government shutdowns and protests are also prominent, alongside entertainment news like the Series Mania festival and developments in technology, such as Apple's acquisition of "Severance." Additionally, the CIA's Mandarin-language recruitment video targeting Chinese military officers has heightened tensions with China.
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