Keeping Current: HI-Surf in the Media

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Rescue: HI-Surf (FOX) Trailer 

 

Edited May 14 by Snazzy Daisy

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Fox Sets New Drama ‘Rescue HI-Surf’ For Post-Super Bowl Slot

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Rescue: HI-Surf is a 19 episode action drama TV Series follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu — the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world (Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle). 

L-R: Zoe Cipres, Kekoa Kekumano, Arielle Kebbel, Robbie Magasiva, Adam Demos and Alex Aiono

Robbie Magasiva as Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, a surfer, waterman, and North Shore lifeguard captain with deep ties to his community and an iron clad commitment to his team of heavy water first responders. A charismatic leader who inspires courage and loyalty, Sonny’s grief over his nephew’s death threatens to cost him the job and team he loves.

Arielle Kebbel is Emily “Em” Wright. In a lifeguard force that is 90% male, Em Wright is still the best. A true maverick, Em is the first female lieutenant in Ocean Safety history, an accomplished surfer and record setting paddler who has her sights set on the captain’s job, a position currently held by Sonny, her struggling mentor and friend.

Ian Anthony Dale as Sean Harimoto, a local fireman who winds up working with Em on a rescue. Impressed by Em’s fearless approach towards her job, Sean is interested in getting to know her better.

Adam Demos as Will Ready. An Aussie surfer and certified lifesaver since his nipper days at the local board riders club, Will came to the North Shore to challenge himself and stayed. Good-natured and loyal, WILL’s blue-collar work ethic and incomparable fitness means he’s game to tackle any situation the ocean throws at him.

Kekoa Kekumano as Laka Hanohano. Confident, competent, and hilarious, Laka is an uber-fit Native Hawaiian lifeguard from Honolulu who patrols the busy North Shore beaches with a style all his own. Fearless in the ocean and never afraid of a good time, Laka loves his job and the lifestyle that comes with it.

Alex Aiono is Kainalu. Cocky and competitive, sweet but stubborn, Kainalu was born into privilege in an upscale neighborhood just outside Honolulu. With a politician father who’s on the rise, Kainalu is defying lots of expectations (like finishing college) to be a rookie North Shore lifeguard. 

Shawn Hatosy as Clayton Emerson, Kainalu's politician father, Councilman Emerson is a shoe-in as the next Honolulu Mayor 

Zoe Cipres is Hina, a rookie North Shore lifeguard from a large, working-class Hawaiian family. Smart, sassy, fiercely competitive. Top of her training class, concerned with how to balance her professional duties (and the fishbowl of being one of only a dozen women on the job) with her deep love for her family and community.

Sea Shimooka as Jenn. A big wave surfer and working EMT born and raised on Kauai, Jenn came to Oahu for med school – but the proximity to big surf was also a key motivator. Jenn is serious about her job, serious about big waves, and has a sense of commitment that drives her to take everything to the next level.