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Hassie Harrison has been cast as Nat, a former foster kid turned Olympic lifeguard and Hobie Buchannon’s loyal right hand, in Fox and Fremantle’s Baywatch reboot, which is scheduled to launch in the 2026–2027 season with production in Los Angeles. She joins Jessica Belkin as Charlie Vale and David Chokachi, who reprises Cody Madison, with Thaddeus LaGrone also cast; Matt Nix is showrunner as the project moves forward.
Fox and Fremantle’s Baywatch reboot drew over 2,000 hopefuls to a Marina del Rey open casting, with more than 14,000 headshots and résumés submitted as producers search for a diverse cast for the first season. Led by casting chief Brittainy Roberts and showrunner Matt Nix, the event emphasized authenticity and potential star-making opportunities, with shooting slated to begin in March on Venice Beach and the Fox lot, and actor Stephen Amell lined up as the series lead.
Fox has committed to a significant script plus penalty for a reboot of the classic lifeguard series Baywatch, in a co-production with Fremantle. The new iteration, written by Lara Olsen and executive produced by original creators, will feature daring ocean rescues and a new generation of lifeguards navigating complicated personal lives. The original series, which premiered in 1989 and became one of the most-watched shows in the world, starred David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson.
Fox has secured a script+penalty deal for a new "Baywatch" reboot, with showrunner Lara Olsen leading the project. The one-hour drama will feature daring ocean rescues and iconic red bathing suits, following a new generation of Baywatch lifeguards navigating complicated personal lives. The original series, which aired from 1989 to 2001, was a syndication sensation and inspired by creator Gregory J. Bonann's experience as a Los Angeles County lifeguard. This reboot marks a return to the iconic franchise, with Olsen known for her work on TV revivals like "90210" and "Beauty and the Beast."
Independent film production has become increasingly challenging due to changes in the international film and TV market. However, one company, Fremantle, has managed to thrive by adapting to the new reality. Despite being known for reality TV and game shows, Fremantle has become a major player in art house and specialty cinema, producing highly anticipated films such as "Poor Things" and "Priscilla." The company's success lies in its ability to find or create unique business models for each project, offering creative autonomy to directors and actors. By taking risks and exploring various distribution options, Fremantle has found a way to finance and distribute independent films in a changing industry.
The Price Is Right, the iconic CBS game show, has aired its final episode from Television City, where it has taped since its 1972 relaunch. The show will relocate to Haven Studios, a new facility in nearby Glendale, in which Fremantle is an investor with a long-term lease. Hackman Capital Partners, which bought Television City for $750 million from CBS Corp. in 2019, is planning a $1.25 billion renovation of the landmark complex.