Will Rogers State Beach served as the predominant beach location for Baywatch, although some scenes were filmed at Long Beach, California, and in Malibu, California. [2] Theme song [ edit ] Baywatch Hawaii TV Show Canceled". AP News. February 8, 2001. Archived from the original on 2020-07-04 . Retrieved July 8, 2021. Michael Berk, another creator of the show, said. “We never tried to be sexy intentionally. It was all about athletics and functionality.” Daniel, Welsh (August 18, 2015). "Kelly Brook For 'Baywatch' Film Role? Star Tipped To Join Zac Efron And Dwayne Johnson". Huffington Post.

Exclusive: Reno 911! Co-Creator to Direct Baywatch Movie". Vulture. 20 September 2012 . Retrieved 2016-01-21. Heath, Paul (August 18, 2015). "Kelly Brook Baywatch movie rumours: Up for Pamela Anderson role?". The Hollywood News. The swimsuit displayed an original Los Angeles Lifeguard County patch on it from the first two seasons, but later on from the third season to the present, it was changed to the iconic Baywatch Lifeguard patch, having an impact on the show. In October 2014, it was announced that Paramount was moving forward with its big-screen adaptation of Baywatch and has loosely attached Dwayne Johnson to the project. The studio also hired Justin Malen to rewrite and attached the comedy writing team of Sean Anders and John Morris to direct. [35] [36]

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The swimsuit was first introduced in the pilot episode Panic at Malibu Pier used by the female lifeguards of the Los Angeles County.

Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 9, 2015). "Bevy Of Actresses Test For 'Baywatch' Lead; Dwayne Johnson & Zac Efron Star". Deadline.

On November 9, 2015, it was reported that several actresses, including Alexandra Daddario, Nina Dobrev, Ashley Benson, Alexandra Shipp, Shelley Hennig, Bianca Santos, and Denyse Tontz, were in the running for the female lead, with the possibility that some of them could join the film in different roles and other unnamed actresses could be in the running as well. [46] On November 18, 2015, Johnson confirmed Daddario (who previously worked with Johnson on San Andreas) for the role of Summer, originally played by Eggert in the TV series, and revealed the casting of C.J. and other roles would soon be announced. [47] On January 4, 2016, Johnson announced that actress and model Kelly Rohrbach was cast as C.J. for the film. [48] [49] [50] [51] On January 11, 2016, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Priyanka Chopra was in talks to appear in the film in a villainous role. On February 16, 2016, Chopra and Johnson released a video to confirm her participation in the above-mentioned role. [52] On January 20, 2016, a release date of May 19, 2017, was announced and Ilfenesh Hadera joined the cast as Stef, the love interest of Johnson's character. [53] [54] On January 27, 2016, Variety reported that Jon Bass was cast as Ronnie, described as funny, awkward and a skilled disco dancer who falls in love with C.J. at the beach. [55] David Hasselhoff's third wife Hayley Roberts wore the red swimsuit whilst posing with David in a themed photoshoot for a interview with Hello! magazine in 2011. a b White, Peter. "FremantleMedia Eyes 'Baywatch' Reboot After Remastering 35MM Print Into HD". Deadline . Retrieved August 6, 2018. White, Peter; Andreeva, Nellie (April 14, 2023). " 'Baywatch' Remake In The Works At Fremantle As Buyers Circle". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 15, 2023. Flint, Joe (January 1, 1995). "Eye Catchers Topping Casters' Lists". Variety . Retrieved June 3, 2023. All American Television is still casting "Baywatch" spin-off "Baywatch Nights"...