Over 2,000 applicants attended a "Baywatch" reboot casting call in California, seeking roles for a grounded reboot set to film in March.

About 2,000 hopefuls, including a mother-daughter pair, a math tutor, and a 77-year-old former Pamela Anderson stand-in, attended the "Baywatch" reboot casting call in Marina del Rey, California, after 14,000 initial applications. The event, held at the Marina del Rey Marriott, aimed to select lifeguards, extras, and series regulars for a grounded reboot set to film in March at Venice Beach, backed by a $21.1 million state tax credit. Producers seek to revive the show’s legacy while avoiding the original’s campy tone, hoping to boost Los Angeles’ cultural and economic recovery.