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Officials, Producers Strike Plan To Keep 'Baywatch' Filming In Venice

A pending coastal permit amendment would unlock flexible hours plus expanded staging.

Overview

  • A meeting at Fox Studios, which convened Friday, produced a plan to steady the shoot and keep production based in Venice through its July 16 schedule.
  • Fremantle requested a Coastal Development Permit amendment to allow more flexible filming hours, with the California Coastal Commission expected to review it next month.
  • City and county leaders agreed to expand and make parking use more flexible, and the production is seeking permission for overnight vehicle staging to match its larger footprint.
  • Officials will place a dedicated on-site liaison to coordinate in real time between the crew, FilmLA, Beaches and Harbors, and county lifeguards.
  • The existing coastal permit approved Feb. 6 limits adjacent parking and allows only a 300-square-foot beach closure to preserve public access and protect wildlife.