Erika Eleniak Revisits ‘Chasers’ in Nostalgic Throwback
Baywatch star Erika Eleniak shares 'Chasers' throwback ft. William McNamara & Tom Berenger
Ratika holds a master's degree in commerce and a post-graduate diploma in communication and journalism from Mumbai University. She has 6 years of experience writing in various fields, such as finance, education, and lifestyle.
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On The Set Of Chasers
Erika Eleniak took fans back to 1994 this week with a #WaybackWednesday post from the set of Chasers. The Baywatch alum shared a candid snap featuring herself alongside co-stars William McNamara and Tom Berenger, all under the direction of Hollywood rebel Dennis Hopper. The simple caption—”Chasers. #waybackwednesday❤️ #williammcnamara #tomberenger #dennishopper”—prompted a wave of nostalgia among her followers.
Chasers is a comedy-drama about two U.S. Navy shore patrol officers (played by C. Thomas Howell and William McNamara) tasked with escorting an attractive prisoner (Erika Eleniak) back to their base. Hijinks ensue when the trio go AWOL and embark on a wild road trip, testing authority and budding romance alike. Directed by Dennis Hopper, the film opened on November 4, 1994, and has since become a cult favorite for its offbeat humor and standout performances.
Erika’s Behind-the-scenes Moment
In the Instagram image, Eleniak stands between McNamara—best known for roles in Seven Minutes in Heaven—and Academy Award nominee Tom Berenger, who makes a memorable cameo. All three smile for the camera against a sunlit backdrop, decked out in military-inspired gear. Fans immediately noted how fresh-faced Erika looks, recalling her early career momentum: she had just wrapped her turn in Under Siege (1992) and was riding high from her co-starring stint in Baywatch.
The hashtag #dennishopper confirms Hopper’s directorial hand, a point of interest given his storied filmography that includes Easy Rider and Blue Velvet. This glimpse behind the curtain spotlights Hopper in a lighter mood, capturing his spirited guidance of a young cast.
More Flashbacks
This isn’t Erika’s first trip down memory lane. In late May, she shared another throwback from her action-thriller Under Siege, where she portrayed Playboy Playmate Jordan Tate opposite Steven Seagal aboard the USS Missouri. Her caption detailed the film’s “Die Hard on a battleship” reputation and celebrated its 83% Rotten Tomatoes score. That post, which tagged @stevenseagal and @andrewdavischannel, elicited over 10,000 likes and revived chatter about 1990s Hollywood blockbusters.
A month earlier, she posted photos from the set of Girl in the Cadillac (1995), praising co-star William McNamara’s performance and reflecting on her own transition from ingénue to seasoned performer. These curated glimpses underscore Erika’s habit of honoring her film history and the collaborators who shaped it.
Erika Eleniak’s career spans Playboy’s Miss July 1989, breakout roles in Under Siege and The Beverly Hillbillies (1993), and her iconic turn as Shauni McClain on Baywatch. Born September 29, 1969, in Glendale, California, she parlayed early modeling into a string of 1990s high-profile parts. Chasers remains one of her lesser-seen gems—until now. By resurfacing this still, she reminds fans of a spirited indie comedy that celebrated youthful rebellion and road-trip romance.
Whether you discovered Chasers on VHS or streaming, Erika’s photo offers a fresh invitation to revisit a film where military rules go out the window and free-spirited detours take center stage. It also highlights her enduring bond with co-actors and a director whose risk-taking still resonates nearly three decades later.
As social media continues to fuel throwback culture, Eleniak’s feed stands out for focusing on her cinematic journey. Followers can expect more nostalgic peeks in coming months—perhaps from Baywatch’s sandy shores or the soundstages of The Opponent (2000). For now, fans will savor this Chasers snapshot and maybe cue up Hopper’s off-kilter comedy for another view.
Erika’s post isn’t just a look at a past project; it’s an invitation to celebrate a career that bridged modeling, television and cult film. And if one image can spark renewed interest in a 1994 comedy, it proves that good stories—and great collaborators—never truly fade.
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