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2,000 Audition for Serious Baywatch Reboot in California

2/26/2026

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A casting call for Fox's Baywatch reboot drew 2,000 hopefuls to Marina del Rey after two days of rain.
Participants represented diverse ages and backgrounds and auditioned for roles from lifeguards to extras.
Showrunner Matt Nix said the reboot will adopt a serious tone and honor the original series.
Filming will take place on Venice Beach, supported by a $21 million California tax credit.

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Story summary

A casting call for Fox's Baywatch reboot drew 2,000 hopefuls to Marina del Rey after two days of rain.
Participants represented diverse ages and backgrounds and auditioned for roles from lifeguards to extras.
Showrunner Matt Nix said the reboot will adopt a serious tone and honor the original series.
Filming will take place on Venice Beach, supported by a $21 million California tax credit.