Dwayne Johnson has his sights set on revitalizing yet another series much like he did with THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, G.I. JOE, and JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH if we want to get real here. He is a born entertainer and watching him transition from the ring to the big screen has been a pleasure for everyone. So why not get him to jump start that BAYWATCH movie that has been talked about for years? It makes perfect sense and comes at a time when self-aware comedy and spoofing needs some rejuvenation.
THR reports that Johnson is attached to star in Paramount Pictures BAYWATCH movie with the writing team of Sean Anders and John Morris who are soon making their directorial debut with HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 coming on to direct this feature as well. If you grew up in the 1990s then you likely know about the cheesy TV series about hot lifeguards running around and saving people; there might have been dialogue but a lot of us watched it on mute.
I think it’s a great idea for Dwayne Johnson to star in this movie; hopefully it goes the way of comedy/action like the underrated MACGRUBER. If you saw Johnson in PAIN & GAIN, you know he can work it shirtless too. We don’t know what this point in what director BAYWATCH will go but so far it sounds like it’s in good hands.
What are your thoughts on the movie, any hopes for how they handle it?
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