Baywatch Reboot Production Begins in Los Angeles

Production has begun on the rebooted "Baywatch" series in Los Angeles, with stars Brooks Nader and Olivia Dunne leading rehearsals on Venice Beach as they prepare for their roles in the iconic lifeguard drama set to air on Fox during the 2026-2027 season.

Filming kicked off this week, capturing the cast in the signature red swimsuits during ocean training sessions. Nader, 29, portrays Selene, the captain of the Zuma Beach lifeguards, while Dunne, 23, plays Grace, an enthusiastic junior lifeguard. The two, who previously crossed paths through Sports Illustrated shoots, were spotted holding hands and laughing as they practiced the show's famous slow-motion run into the surf alongside castmates including Noah Beck, Jessica Belkin and Thaddeus LaGrone. Real-life former lifeguards from the Malibu area assisted the actors, helping them navigate the waves and lifeguard techniques in shallow waters to ensure safety during early scenes.

Nader, a model transitioning to acting, revealed she lacked confidence in the water growing up and had never taken formal swimming lessons. To prepare, she has been undergoing intensive twice-daily sessions with a trainer in Los Angeles. On set, she joked...