The new version of ‘Baywatch,’ set on the beaches of California, will receive a million-dollar tax credit to film in Los Angeles as part of the state’s efforts to increase local productions.
“I am proud to see ‘Baywatch’ return to its birthplace: the sunny California shores, creating jobs and boosting the entertainment economy that sets this state apart,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom in a statement released by the California Film Commission(CFC).
Baywatch’ returns home
The series delineated part of the imaginary of Los Angeles in the 1990s.
But he filmed his final seasons in Hawaii after receiving state incentives.
According to the specialized media Variety, ‘Baywatch’ returns to its place of origin where it will receive a stimulus of 21 million dollars.
‘Baywatch’ is one of 17 projects that were selected for the latest round of the expanded film and television tax incentive program.
It will generate about $1.2 billion in economic activity throughout California, according to the brief.
Projects moving to the so-called Golden State from New York, New Jersey and various international locations also include the fourth season of ‘The Night Agent’.
As well as the second season of ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’.
California boosts its industry with major incentives
“This collaboration between government and the entertainment sector demonstrates what can be achieved when we work together to support local jobs and economic growth.”
“While showcasing California’s breathtaking coastline to audiences around the world.”
Rob Wade, CEO of FOX Entertainment, the company currently in charge of ‘Baywatch’, said in a statement.
Earlier this year, the Governor doubled the CFC program from $330 million to $750 million.
This has allowed series such as Amazon’s ‘Fallout’, which moved to the state in its second season, to remain in California for the filming of the third season.
According to the same U.S. publication, the streaming platform received $25 million to move the production of this series to Los Angeles, and will now get $74 million for ‘Fallout’ and ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’.
In addition, Sony will receive $31.6 million to move the filming of ‘The Night Agent’ from Vancouver.
With information from EFE
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