Main Cast and Characters
The 2017 film Baywatch features an ensemble cast led by Dwayne Johnson as Lieutenant Mitch Buchannon and Zac Efron as Matt Brody. Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays the antagonist Victoria Leeds, while Alexandra Daddario, Kelly Rohrbach, and Ilfenesh Hadera portray key lifeguard roles. The cast also includes David Hasselhoff reprising his iconic role from the television series, alongside Jon Bass, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Vivica A. Fox. The movie was distributed by Paramount Pictures and released in the United States on May 25, 2017. For a detailed breakdown of the full cast and character descriptions, refer to the official Paramount Baywatch page Baywatch Official Site.
The screenplay was written by Mark Swift and Damian Shannon, with story by Mark Swift and Mark Hofeling. Director Seth Gordon oversaw the adaptation of the television series to the big screen. The production companies included Paramount Pictures, Flynn Picture Company, and Seven Bucks Productions. The film was rated PG-13 for sexual content, language, and drug use by the MPA. The global box office gross exceeded 177 million dollars against a production budget of 69 million dollars, according to public box office tracking sources Box Office Mojo Baywatch.
Production and Release Details
Principal photography began in March 2016 and took place primarily in Florida and Georgia. Filming locations included Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Tybee Island, Georgia. The cinematography was handled by Ben Seresin, and the editing was completed by William Goldenberg and Paul Rubell. The original score was composed by Michael Giacchino. The movie was released in 2D, RealD 3D, and IMAX formats in the United States and internationally by Paramount Pictures.
The marketing campaign included trailers, promotional tours, and partnerships with brands such as Apple Bottoms and Carl's Jr. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with a Metacritic score of 37 out of 100 based on 46 reviews. Audience reception was stronger, earning a CinemaScore grade of B-plus. The movie was nominated for multiple Teen Choice Awards and won the Choice Movie: Liplock award for Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. For additional production details, the IMDb page for Baywatch provides comprehensive crew and technical information IMDb Baywatch.
Box Office and Reception
Baywatch opened at number two at the U.S. box office in its debut weekend, earning 18.5 million dollars. The film went on to gross 58.1 million dollars in North America and 119.4 million dollars in other territories. Internationally, the movie performed strongly in China, Russia, and the United Kingdom. The worldwide total of 177.4 million dollars made it a modest commercial success relative to its production budget and marketing costs.
Critical reception focused on the performances of Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron, while some reviewers criticized the runtime and tonal shifts. The film holds a 19 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 236 critic reviews, with an audience score of 36 percent. Despite the polarized reviews, the movie developed a cult following through home media and streaming platforms. The home video release included deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and a digital copy. For further financial and industry data, the SEC filing archive for Paramount Global parent ViacomCBS provides relevant public disclosures