‘Baywatch’ Reboot to Remain at Venice Beach After Filming Issues

The cast of Fox‘s Baywatch reboot will remain on Venice Beach.

After reports suggested the series had encountered issues filming in Venice Beach, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass confirmed on X on Friday that production will continue as planned.

“I’m pleased that Baywatch will continue to film right here on Venice Beach. When I heard there were issues with Baywatch filming in Los Angeles, my Office took immediate action with Councilmember Park to clear any City-related barriers, including making parking easier and more affordable for the production,” she wrote.

Bass added: “This was a team effort, among my Office, Councilmember Park’s Office, the County, Coastal Commission, Fremantle and FOX, and I’m thankful for this continued partnership.” 

The series will continue filming across Los Angeles’ iconic beaches, including Venice Beach outside of the Lifeguard Headquarters, Marina del Rey and Redondo Beach, as well as at the Fox lot in Century City.

The Hollywood Reporter reached out to Fox for comment but did not hear back by the time of publication.

The production has been awarded $21 million in tax credits to film in L.A. “The City of Los Angeles will always clear bureaucratic barriers, making it easier and more affordable to film in the entertainment capital of the world,” Bass wrote in her tweet.

The new Baywatch is a reimagining of the classic lifeguard drama that debuted in 1989 and starred David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson. The reboot is slated for the 2026-27 season and stars Stephen Amell as the lead, with Shay Mitchell, Noah Beck, Livvy Dunne, Brooks Nader, Thaddeus LaGrone and more also appearing. Click here to see everyone who is starring in Baywatch — including one original cast member set to return.

Matt Nix serves as showrunner and executive producer. Executive producers also include McG, Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Doug Schwartz, Dante Di Loreto and Mike Horowitz, with McG directing the first episode.