Supervisor Lindsey Horvath Meets FOX Leaders at Fox Studios

Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath convened a meeting at Fox Studios on April 10, 2026, with city officials, production leaders from FOX and Fremantle, and agency representatives to resolve logistical hurdles affecting the filming of the Baywatch reboot.

The meeting was organized to stabilize production in Venice Beach and across other Los Angeles County beaches following reports that government restrictions were impacting the shoot. The discussions focused on addressing specific operational challenges, including limits on production hours, staging, and parking.

Addressing Production Rumors

The gathering at Fox Studios followed a March 29, 2026, post on the Crew Stories Facebook page. In that post, an anonymous crew member claimed that government restrictions had forced the production out of Venice Beach, leading to widespread rumors that the show was relocating.

Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park denied these reports, stating that the production was never intended to leave the area. Park noted that the city, county, and production team remained committed to the effort and were working to accommodate the show’s expanded footprint along the coast.

Despite the rumors, Baywatch was never leaving Venice or Los Angeles.

Councilwoman Traci Park

Logistical Resolutions and Permit Updates

Supervisor Horvath stated that the April 10 meeting resulted in concrete progress regarding the project’s operational needs. Key outcomes included alignment on necessary updates to the Coastal Development Permit and improved coordination among various government agencies.

To ensure the production can thrive in Venice and other coastal areas, officials identified additional pathways for support. These include the creation of a dedicated on-set liaison and the implementation of more flexible production hours and expanded parking options to support the crew and equipment.

Horvath indicated that the solutions developed for the Baywatch production would serve as a model to improve the process for future productions in the region.

Economic Impact and Production Scale

The Baywatch reboot, which consists of 12 episodes, is being used as a primary example of efforts to bring high-profile productions back to Los Angeles. To support this goal, the production received a $21.1 million tax credit from the California Film Commission.

Supervisor Horvath emphasized the importance of keeping the production local for the sake of the regional economy and the city’s standing in the global entertainment market.

Bringing Baywatch back to Los Angeles is not just important — it’s essential to sustaining our local economy and reinforcing our position as the global capital of the entertainment industry.

Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath

Jhamal K. Robinson, the head of production at Fremantle, expressed gratitude for the collaboration between the production team and local government officials in bringing the project to life.

Filming Timeline

Filming for the reboot is scheduled to continue through July 16, 2026. While Venice Beach remains a central location, additional shoots are planned for various other beaches throughout the Los Angeles area to fulfill the production’s expanded requirements.