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Director McG Dives into Baywatch Reboot
20 Jan
Summary
- McG will direct the pilot and executive produce the new Baywatch series.
- The reboot will begin filming in March on Venice Beach.
- Baywatch is set to premiere during Fox's 2026-27 season.
McG, the director acclaimed for his work on "Charlie's Angels," is joining Fox's "Baywatch" reboot as the director for its inaugural episode. He will also take on an executive producer role for the series through his company, Wonderland Sound and Vision.
This collaboration marks a return to Fox for McG, who has a history with the network, having previously worked on "Fastlane" and "The O.C." He is also reuniting with "Burn Notice" creator Matt Nix, with whom he recently collaborated on "Turner & Hooch" and "True Lies."
Filming for the "Baywatch" reboot is slated to begin in March, with locations including L.A.'s Venice Beach and the Fox Studio Lot. The series aims to capture the essence of the original, featuring rescues and relationships, but with a fresh cast and modern themes. It is scheduled to premiere on Fox during the 2026-27 season.
