McG has been chosen as the executive producer and director for the premiere of the new Baywatch reboot series being produced by Fox. The new Baywatch has been in production for several months, and McG's inclusion as a producer and director has garnered the attention of the industry. Production on the new Baywatch will begin soon, and Fox's network will add it to their 2026-2026 lineup.McG is also known for producing the successful Charlie's Angels movie franchise in the early 2000's, based on a popular television series franchise. With McG's connection to the Charlie's Angels franchise, he has generated a lot of buzz among the fans. And now, viewers are excited for the return of Baywatch with the new reboot. In addition, Fox has indicated that McG will also be working on future projects through a development deal with Fox.The show first ran from 1989 to 2001 and is now one of the most viewed TV shows in history. It follows the lifeguards and what they do in order to save lives on the beaches of California. The reboot should be similar to the old series but with a fresh look, a new cast, and all-new stories. According to Fox, the reboot will maintain the same rescues, drama, and lifeguard relationships that originally made the series popular. However, they will also incorporate the challenges that reflect the society today.McG's return to Fox and reunion with Matt NixThe new Baywatch marks the return of McG to Fox. His first show for the network was Fastlane, which first aired on Fox in 2002, and he was involved as a creator of that show; he directed the pilot and was one of the executive producers. Since that time, he has produced and been an executive producer of many other shows on Fox, including The O.C., Lethal Weapon and Human Target. Because of their long history of working together, Fox said they are thrilled to be back working with McG again.In addition to working with each other after a long time, McG will also be working with Matt Nix, who is best known for creating the hit drama Burn Notice, which ran for seven seasons. Most recently, McG and Nix worked together on Turner & Hooch at Disney+ and True Lies on CBS. Their reunion creates yet another familiar behind-the-scenes team, which could influence the future direction of Baywatch.The new Baywatch production is scheduled to begin filming in March. Shooting will take place on Venice Beach in Los Angeles and on the Fox Studio Lot in Century City. The show was able to move forward after receiving a $21.1 million California tax credit, which is given to productions that film within the state. This credit helped secure the locations and schedule for the series. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAccording to Fox, the reboot will show the lifesaving action that people expect from Baywatch. The network said the show will include high-energy rescues, beachside teamwork, and emotional moments between the characters. While the cast has not been announced yet, Fox confirmed that a completely new group of actors will wear the show's well-known red swimsuits. The producers also said that the series will highlight the beauty of Southern California's shoreline, just like the original.Production team of the Baywatch reboot and McG's recent projectsThe new Baywatch is being produced by Fremantle and Fox Entertainment. The list of executive producers includes Matt Nix, McG, Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Doug Schwartz, Dante Di Loreto, and Mike Horowitz. Berk, Bonann, and Schwartz were also producers of the original series, so they bring long-term experience to the reboot. Fox Entertainment Global will handle the show's distribution in the United States, while Fremantle will manage international sales.McG has a long list of film and TV credits. His work includes Terminator Salvation, Family Switch, Uglies, and the long-running CW series Supernatural. His production company, Wonderland Sound and Vision, is currently working on a film called Clashing Through The Snow, which stars Christopher Briney and Michelle Randolph. The company also completed filming on Way of the Warrior Kid, a movie directed by McG and produced for Skydance and Apple. In addition, Wonderland recently wrapped Season 2 of Average Joe for Paramount+.Outside of directing and producing, McG recently made news for purchasing the historic Henson Studios lot in Hollywood, which he bought together with musician John Mayer. The lot is now renamed Chaplin Studios. This adds another major project to McG's growing work in the entertainment industry.McG is represented by WME and Sloane, Offer, Weber and Dern.