Baywatch Reboot Launches Casting Call, Urges Aspiring Stars to Hit the Beach in Top Shape
Baywatch is back and looking for a new generation of lifeguards and sun-soaked beachgoers, as an open casting call urges wannabe stars to show up “Baywatch ready”—whether you dream of rescuing or being rescued.
Well, here we go: Baywatch is officially coming back, not just as buzz or nostalgia bait, but for real. It’s been two years since FOX and Fremantle first revealed they were rebooting the most-watched lifeguards in TV history, and now stuff is actually happening. If you’ve ever wanted to run in slow motion on television, get your sunscreen ready.
Casting Call: Your Chance to Be on Baywatch (No, Really)
Yes, mercifully, they aren’t just recycling the original cast or filling all the slots with Instagram stars. There’s an honest-to-god open casting call, inviting just about anyone who can handle some sand and pretend to rescue someone (and maybe pour a mean Mai Tai). They want lifeguards, beachgoers, bartenders, best friends, romantic complications, and, of course, folks who need to be rescued from the surf. The show promises some roles haven’t even been written yet. I guess you could be the first person ever to play 'Mysteriously Allergic Beach Guy.'
'The Baywatch Open Casting Call gives actors a rare opportunity to join the team of an iconic global sensation that celebrates the California spirit and helped define LA’s incomparable beach culture. We’re excited to discover fresh faces with authentic SoCal energy as we bring back Baywatch for a new generation of fans.' – Michael Thorn, FOX TV president
In plain English: FOX wants people who don’t just look like they belong on a postcard—they should actually feel like they’ve done the 405 commute or suffered third-degree sunburn at Santa Monica. The turn in the casting call rules I genuinely love: you should be 'Baywatch ready,' but that doesn’t mean 'show up basically naked.' They explicitly request 'polished, professional,' and 'avoid overly revealing styles.' Sorry, Borat—leave the mankini at home.
The Nitty-Gritty Details
- Open call date and location: February 18, Marina Del Rey Marriott (4100 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292).
- Registration deadline: February 17, at baywatchcastingcall.com
- Shooting starts: March, mostly at Venice Beach and on the FOX Studio Lot in Century City.
- Expected premiere: Sometime in the 2026-2027 TV season.
- Who can audition: Adult actors, all genders and backgrounds. Whether you’re built like The Rock or you’re more of a “guy-who-sells-fish-tacos-by-the-pier,” they want you (maybe).
What’s Old Is New Again (Surfboards Optional)
Look, if you grew up in the 90s, Baywatch was just kind of there—airing somewhere, always, like gravity or reruns of Frasier. You might roll your eyes at the idea of a reboot, but back then Baywatch actually was the biggest show around, and not just in the U.S.—it was everywhere. The reboot, according to the folks running it, aims to tap into all that neon-tinted nostalgia—lifeguard drama, questionable beach romances, over-the-top rescues—but with new faces and new issues.
The reboot will try to 'celebrate the franchise’s enduring legacy' (translation: don’t expect a gritty HBO take) while updating things for, and I’m quoting, 'today’s global audience.' That means updated storylines, new challenges for the lifeguards, and the producers’ hope that lightning can strike twice—this time with an entirely new cast.
So, if you’re feeling bold, maybe polish up your CPR skills and your best dramatic run down the boardwalk. This could be your shot at TV history—or at least a pretty memorable sunburn.