Baywatch Is Making Waves Again, With McG Set To Direct The Fox Reboot

McG is officially heading back to the beach.

The filmmaker behind the early-2000s big-screen reboot of Charlie’s Angels has signed on to direct the pilot episode of Fox’s upcoming Baywatch TV reboot, marking yet another revival of a classic series under his watch. The new iteration comes from Burn Notice creator Matt Nix, alongside Fremantle and Fox Entertainment, and McG won’t just be behind the camera—he’ll also serve as an executive producer through his Wonderland Sound and Vision banner. On top of that, he’s inked a new development deal with Fox Entertainment.

This project also brings McG full circle with the network where his television career really took off. His first TV series, Fastlane, debuted on Fox back in 2002, with McG co-creating, executive producing, and directing the pilot. He later became a key creative force at the network as an executive producer on The O.C., Human Target, and Fox’s Lethal Weapon reboot, where he also directed episodes.

The Baywatch reboot also reunites McG with Matt Nix, following their recent collaborations on Turner & Hooch for Disney+ and True Lies for CBS. Clearly, the two have found a rhythm working together—and now they’re bringing that partnership to one of the most recognizable TV brands of all time.

Production on the series is set to kick off in March, with filming scheduled for Venice Beach and Fox’s studio lot in Century City. The reboot recently secured a sizable $21.1 million California tax credit, signaling Fox’s confidence in the project. An open casting call has already gone out, confirming that this version of Baywatch will feature an entirely new cast.

According to the official description, the series will retain the core elements that made the original a pop culture phenomenon: high-stakes rescues, complicated relationships, tangled chemistry, and plenty of beachside heroics. The difference this time? Modern sensibilities, contemporary challenges, and a refreshed mission to protect Southern California’s shoreline—all while rocking those iconic red swimsuits.

Set to premiere during Fox’s 2026–27 television season, the reboot is executive produced by Nix (who also serves as showrunner), McG, original Baywatch creators Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, and Doug Schwartz, as well as Dante Di Loreto and Mike Horowitz. Fox Entertainment Global will handle domestic distribution, while Fremantle oversees international sales.

Whether you’re nostalgic for slow-motion beach runs or just curious to see how Baywatch translates for a new generation, this reboot is clearly aiming to make a splash—and McG seems like a fitting choice to lead the charge.