Casting on theBaywatchmoviecontinues, and this thing is actually shaping up to be pretty darn promising. NabbingDwayne Johnsonas the lead was the first step in the right direction, thenZac Efronsigned on to co-star, looking to further hone his comedic skills after a swell turn inNeighbors. Now, a few weeks aftera shortlist aroseregarding one of the film’s female leads, Johnson has announced that hisSan Andreasco-starAlexandra Daddariohas come away with the role, beating out other contenders likeNina DobrevandAshley Benson. Although here’s hoping there’s no romantic link between Johnson and Daddario, who played father and daughter in the disaster pic.
But that’s not all! Daddario will be playing the character of Summer, meaning theBatwatchmovie is keeping some of the iconic characters from the TV series.Nicole Eggertportrayed Summer Quinn on the TV series from 1992 to 1994. During her short tenure on the hourlong drama/soap/“Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue on TV”, Summer’s character tackled issues of domestic violence bulimia. And you thoughtBaywatchwas just for the slow-motion running.
Johnson teases that the casting for the role of CJ Parker, akaPamela Anderson’s unforgettable character, is forthcoming, so I’m definitely curious to see who else is donning a one-piece for the comedy adaptation.
Horrible BosseshelmerSeth Gordonis directing the picture, which is planned as a very R-rated movie and finds Johnson playing a very serious by-the-book lifeguard who is forced to team up with a young hothead (Efron) to save the beach from environmental destruction at the hands of an oil tycoon. Is it just me or does this movie sound like a ton of fun? Sound off with your pick for the new CJ in the comments below, after getting a look at Johnson’s Instagram piece that announced Daddario’s casting.
