Baywatch Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jul. 29, 2017

Baywatch

Release Date: Thursday, May 25, 2017 Theaters

A devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon (Johnson) butts heads with a brash new recruit (Efron). Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.

Director: Seth Gordon

Starring: Pamela Anderson • Dwayne Johnson • Mark Swift • Zac Efron • Kelly Rohrbach

R Action 1 hr, 59 m

3.28 / 5.0

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A new hotshot lifeguard (Efron) butts heads with the infamous, badass, and universally loved, Mitch Buchannon (The Rock), head lifeguard of BAYWATCH in Miami. Although the bay seems like any other beach, mysterious activity arises at a local beach club, leading Mitch to believe his beloved Bay is in danger, and his team must come together to save it.

Action Adventure Comedy

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Who stars in Baywatch – Cast List

P
Pamela Anderson
... C.J. Parker

The Naked Gun, The Last Showgirl
Dwayne Johnson
Fast X: Part 2, Jumanji 3
M
Mark Swift
Zac Efron
... Matt Brody

Parkland, Neighbors
K
Kelly Rohrbach
... C. J. Parker

A Rainy Day in New York
Alexandra Daddario
... Summer Quinn

The Choice, Hershey
P
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
... Victoria Leeds

The Bluff, Heads of State
H
Hannibal Buress
Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Secret Life of Pets
J
Jon Bass
Sword of Trust, Among The Beasts
Jack Kesy
Bang, Deadpool 2
A
Amin Joseph
One of Them Days, To Live and Die and Live
D
David Hasselhoff
Click, The Legend of the Dancing Ninja

Who is making Baywatch – Crew List

A look at Baywatch behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Seth Gordon last helmed Back In Action and Identity Thief. The film's writer Brian Gatewood last penned Sharper and Skiptrace.

Director: Seth Gordon
Screenwriters: Brian Gatewood
Alessandro Tanaka
Peter Tolan
Producers: Greg Bonann
Jeff Clifford
Beau Flynn
Joe Medjuck
Tom Pollock

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Cold Spring Pictures
Contrafilm
Flynn Picture Company
The Montecito Picture Company

Production – What we know about the Baywatch

Key Facts

Said to be a similar tonal vein as the recent 21 Jump Street movies.
At one point the plot revolved around a series of shark attacks that led the Baywatch team to investigate a drug-smuggling operation. No word on current plot (Hollywood Reporter, 10/2/14).
Based on the popular TV show. Insiders place the "Baywatch" adaptation in the context of a TV revamp like "Charlie's Angels" rather than "Starsky and Hutch," which indicates that female-driven action is also on the menu.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2017

Completed

Changed Baywatch movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2016

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Feb 2016

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Begins shooting February 22, 2016. Production will take place in Miami and Savannah.

Dec 2015

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is expected to commence in the new few months.

Jul 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Seth Gordon is negotiations to direct. Dwayne Johnson is attached to star in the project, which has been in development since 2004. A production in early 2016 is being eyed.

Oct 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Paramount is moving forward with its big-screen adaptation of Baywatch with Dwayne Johnson attached to star. Justin Malen will do a rewrite.

Jan 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production expected to start April 2013.

Sep 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Screenwriter Peter Tolan has turned in a draft to Paramount. He said "it's not based on the show in any way, though there are a couple of winks at the show."

Mar 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language throughout, crude sexual content, and graphic nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 59 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English