These are the 5 Baywatch movie trivia tidbits you’ve really been dying to know! Baywatch is a 2017 action comedy movie, based on the TV series of the same name, which starred David Hasselhoff and David Charvet. The film, which will be in theaters on May 26, 2017, is set to feature Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. Here is some interesting Baywatch movie trivia we think you’ll love!
Baywatch Movie Trivia
While some of the same character roles are in the TV series and the movie, the actors are much different. In the TV series, the role of Mitch Buchannon is played by David Hasselhoff, while the movie stars Dwayne Johnson in the role. In the TV series, the role of Matt Brody is played by David Charvet, but in the movie, is played by Zac Efron. The role of Summer Quinn was played by Nicole Eggert in the television series, but played by Alexandra Daddario in the movie. Also, Pamela Anderson played CJ Parker in the television series, but in the movie, the role is played by Kelly Rohrbach.
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The movie director of Baywatch is Seth Gordon. Gordon has also directed the 2008 movie Four Christmases and the 2011 movie Horrible Bosses. In addition, he was also the executive producer of the 2015 movie, Pixels.
Before Alexandra Daddario was cast in the role of Summer Quinn, there were a few other actresses considered for the role including Ashley Benson, Shelley Hennig and Nina Dobrev.
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Dwayne Johnson and Alexandra Daddario also starred in the 2015 movie, San Andreas, together. In San Andreas, Johnson played the role of Chief Raymond Gaines, while Daddario played the role of his daughter, Blake Gaines.
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Even though he is the first wrestler/actor to appear in a Baywatch movie, he is not the first to work on Baywatch. Jimmy Hart played the role of Jimmy on Season 4, episode 19- Western Exposure- which aired on April 25, 1994. Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and Randy Savage all appeared as themselves in season 6, episode 15- Bash at the Beach- Which aired on February 19, 1996. And Shawn Michaels played the role of Vinnie on season 7, episode 7- Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner- which aired on November 4, 1996.
I don’t want to date myself, but I was a huge fan of the TV series back in the day. 🙂 I think Dwayne Johnson will be excellent playing the role of Mitch. I didn’t realize how many wrestlers had actually played on the Baywatch TV series. This will be a great movie to watch when it comes out.
WOW, I didn’t even know they were bringing this show back! I too was a big fan and I know Dwayne Johnson is going to be awesome. I look forward to watching this Baywatch and thanks for tuning me in!
Such a small world. It’s not to see all the connections. Honestly, I never thought much of the TV show, but the movie seems like it might be worthwhile! Thanks so much for sharing this trivia!
I cannot wait. Dwayne Johnson aka The Roc can do no wrong in my eyes:-) I actually really super into the original show, pretty much only catching it on reruns but I definitely plan on seeing this in the theater! Thanks for the reminder about this!
This is awesome information about Bay Watch the show and Bay Watch the Movie. I didn’t even know there was a Bay Watch movie but since Dwayne is in it I will have to watch it for sure. I loved him as an actor and a wrestler. When I was a kid I remember watching Bay Watch. Thanks for sharing the information.
It is so hard to take The Rock seriously in this role but he does fit. This will be a fun movie night flick to watch
I so want to see this. It looks like it would be hilarious. My husband is going to have to watch it with me.