Baywatch (film)

Baywatch
Directed by Seth Gordon
Produced by
Screenplay by Damian Shannon
Mark Swift
Based on Baywatch 
by Michael Berk
Douglas Schwartz
Gregory J. Bonann
Starring

Belinda Peregrín

Music by Christopher Lennertz
Cinematography Eric Steelberg
Production
company
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release dates
  • May 19, 2017 (2017-05-19) (United States)
Country United States
Language English

Baywatch is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Seth Gordon, based on the 1989 series of the same name. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario, Priyanka Chopra, Kelly Rohrbach, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jon Bass, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Belinda Peregrín, David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson. Principal photography began on February 22, 2016 in Miami, Florida and Savannah, Georgia. The film will be released by Paramount Pictures on May 19, 2017. It is the second film to feature Johnson and Daddario, the first being San Andreas.

Cast

Original Mitch Buchannon actor David Hasselhoff will appear in the film. Original C.J. Parker actress, Pamela Anderson, will also make an appearance in the film.[1][2]

Production

In September 2012, it was announced that Reno 911! co-creator and star Robert Ben Garant will direct the film version of Baywatch for Paramount Pictures.[3] On October 2, 2014, Dwayne Johnson was attached to star for the lead role, Justin Malen was set to rewrite the script.[4] On July 23, 2015, Seth Gordon was set to direct the film, which Johnson would produce Dany Garcia through Seven Bucks Productions, with The Montecito Picture Company and Beau Flynn.[5] Damian Shannon and Mark Swift wrote the latest draft and the film would be in comedic style.[5] On August 10, 2015, Zac Efron signed on to star in the film, and producers would be Beau Flynn and Ivan Reitman along with Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions.[6] On November 9, 2015, Deadline reported that seven actresses were among the short list who would be testing for the lead role, those included Alexandra Daddario, Ashley Benson, Nina Dobrev, Alexandra Shipp, Shelley Hennig, Bianca A. Santos, and Denyse Tontz.[7] On November 18, 2015, Johnson confirmed Daddario to play the role of Summer, a lifeguard and the love interest of Efron's character.[8][9]

On January 4, 2016, Kelly Rohrbach's casting as C.J. Parker was confirmed by Johnson's Instagram post.[10] Damian Shannon and Mark Swift wrote the screenplay, while Johnson would produce the film along with his partner Dany Garcia through their Seven Bucks Productions, and Flynn, Reitman, Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Gregory J. Bonann.[10] On January 20, 2016, Johnson again posted on his Instagram about casting Ilfenesh Hadera as Johnson's love interest.[11] On January 27, 2016, Jon Bass was cast in the film to play Ronnie, a funny, awkward and a skilled disco dancer at the beach, who falls in love with Parker.[12] On February 12, 2016, Hannibal Buress joined the cast of the film to play a bay community local.[13] On February 17, 2016, Priyanka Chopra signed on to star in Baywatch, playing the antagonist in the film.[14] In March 2016, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined the cast as Ellerbee, a cool cop who is constantly reminding Mitch that he has no real authority over the bay.[15] On March 12, 2016, after several weeks of speculation, singer Belinda confirmed she will be joining the cast.[16] Jack Kesy and Amin Joseph were also cast in the film.[17] Vine star Logan Paul announced that he is in the film.[18][19][20] Izabel Goulart also joined the cast.[21]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began on February 22, 2016 in Deerfield Beach, Florida, with setting in Broward County, Florida, while the TV series was set in Malibu, California.[22][23] The film will also be shot in Savannah, Georgia and in Miami.[24][25][13] In late-March 2016, filming started shooting in Tybee Island, Georgia.[26]

Release

In January 2016, Paramount Pictures scheduled Baywatch for a May 19, 2017 release, which was previously set for Terminator: Genisys' sequel.[27]

References

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  3. ↑ Exclusive: Reno 911! Co-Creator to Direct Baywatch Movie
  4. ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (October 2, 2014). "Paramount Moves Forward With 'Baywatch' Movie". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  5. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (July 23, 2015). "Seth Gordon to Direct Dwayne Johnson in Paramount’s ‘Baywatch’ Movie". variety.com. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
  6. ↑ Kit, Borys (August 10, 2015). "Zac Efron in Talks to Star With Dwayne Johnson in 'Baywatch' Movie (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  7. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (November 9, 2015). "Bevy Of Actresses Test For ‘Baywatch’ Lead; Dwayne Johnson & Zac Efron Star". deadline.com. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Dwayne Johnson on Instagram". instagram.com. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  9. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (November 18, 2015). "Alexandra Daddario Lands ‘Baywatch’ Female Lead". deadline.com. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  10. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (January 4, 2016). "'Baywatch' Movie Casts Model Kelly Rohrbach in Pamela Anderson's Role". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  11. ↑ Evry, Max (January 20, 2016). "Ilfenesh Hadera to Play Dwayne Johnson's Love Interest in Baywatch". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  12. ↑ McNary, Dave (January 27, 2016). "Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Baywatch’ Movie Casts Jon Bass". Variety. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  13. 1 2 Kit, Borys (February 12, 2016). "Hannibal Buress Joining Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron in 'Baywatch' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
  14. ↑ Mike, Vulop (17 February 2016). "Priyanka Chopra Officially Joins Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Baywatch Movie". Eonline. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  15. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (March 2, 2016). "Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Dives Into ‘Baywatch’; Jacob Latimore Joins ‘Collateral Beauty’". Deadline. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
  16. ↑ Busch, Anita (March 14, 2016). "Latino Star Belinda Swims Into Paramount Pictures’ ‘Baywatch’". Deadline.
  17. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (March 9, 2016). "‘Baywatch’ Movie: Jack Kesy & Amin Joseph Join Cast". Deadline.
  18. ↑ https://twitter.com/LoganPaul/status/705770045184544768
  19. ↑ https://twitter.com/LoganPaul/status/706080870038429696
  20. ↑ https://vine.co/v/iXOpLQEnWIW
  21. ↑ "Top Izabel Goulart dá pistas de participação em novo 'Baywatch'". GQ. March 15, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Ripped and ready to go! The Rock and Zac Efron start lifeguard duty as cameras start rolling on Baywatch movie in Florida". Daily Mail. February 22, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Shooting on the Baywatch movie has begun". Entertainment Weekly. February 22, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  24. ↑ "‘Baywatch’ begins filming next week; Open casting call for extras announced". OLV. February 16, 2016. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
  25. ↑ "'Baywatch' Movie Open Casting Call for Kid and Teen Actors". Project Casting. January 28, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
  26. ↑ "Dwayne Johnson continues filming 'Baywatch' in Tybee Island, Georgia". On Location Vacations (March 30, 2016). Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  27. ↑ Verhoeven, Beatrice (January 20, 2016). "'Terminator 2' Pulled From Schedule, 'Baywatch' Release Date Set". TheWrap. Retrieved January 21, 2016.

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