Fox has officially ordered a full season of its upcoming series reboot. The show, which was announced in September, will have 12 episodes.
According to Variety, the show will return to its roots and film in Los Angeles again. While the original series was shot in LA, the last two seasons and the 2017 movie were filmed elsewhere. A new incentive has encouraged the production to bring filming back to Los Angeles.
Baywatch first appeared on television in 1989 and continued for twelve years, ending in 2001. A reunion movie, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding, aired on Fox in 2003. The series was then brought back in 2017 as a film starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron.
I always loved how the show felt so distinctly Los Angeles – it really captured the vibe of the city, and most of it was actually filmed there! But it’s cool to learn that they moved production to Hawaii for the final two seasons and the movie. Apparently, Hawaii offered a $3 million tax break, which must have been a big help!
As a movie critic, I’m hearing some good news for fans of the classic series! The California Film Commission just confirmed that the Baywatch reboot, backed by Fox, is getting a whopping $21 million incentive from the state. Looks like we can expect to see those lifeguards back on our screens sometime during the 2026-2027 television season.
Governor Gavin Newsom expressed his excitement about the return of Baywatch to California, noting it will create jobs and boost the state’s entertainment industry.
The state is spreading holiday cheer by offering significant financial incentives to the film and television industry. On November 19th, $13 million was awarded to 17 TV shows, following a previous award of $342 million to 52 films on October 21st, including the highly anticipated Heat 2.
What to Know About the Upcoming Baywatch Reboot
Studios love revisiting old favorites through reboots, sequels, and revivals, hoping to capitalize on both existing popularity and viewers’ fondness for the past. This is the case with Baywatch, which was announced for a reboot in April 2023. While progress has been slow, new financial incentives are now helping to move the production forward.
The new $21 million incentive will give Baywatch a tax credit covering 40% of its production costs – the highest amount possible under the rules. This is because the show is being treated as a continuation of the original series, essentially its twelfth season. Even though Baywatch hasn’t filmed in Hawaii since a TV movie in 2002, it qualifies for the full credit as a ‘relocating’ production.
The cast for the upcoming reboot of the series hasn’t been announced yet. However, original star Carmen Electra has talked about potentially returning. She said it ‘could be fun’ to play Lani McKenzie again, and joked that she could still do the famous slow-motion run and still looks great in the outfit.
Baywatch is expected to premiere on Fox in the 2026-2027 season.
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2025-11-20 19:30