Two thousand actors, models, and trainee lifeguards recently descended upon Marina del Rey beach under a miraculous sun for the open audition for the Fox reboot of "Baywatch." This massive casting call, combined with a promotional event, aims to revive the legend of the California beaches 25 years after the original cult classic.<\/p>\n
After 14,000 applications, only 2,000 lucky people\u2014of all ages and body types\u2014walked the runway in beachwear despite the 10\u00b0C (50\u00b0F) temperature, Variety<\/a> reports. From a mother and daughter from Colorado with no prior experience to a clown in whiteface, and a tutor experiencing a midlife crisis, diversity reigned supreme. Canadian actor and wrestler Stephen Amell (lead of the reboot) even mingled with the crowd, astonished: "This is all so strange."<\/em><\/p>\n The candidates spent 45 seconds in front of 20 casting directors: lifeguards, extras, barflies, and even lead roles yet to be written. Margaret "BB" Dupr\u00e9 (77 years old, Pamela Anderson's longtime body double) and Athena Vas (Greek bodybuilder) embody this eclectic quest for the next red icon. Filming begins in March. <\/p>\n Express casting: 45 seconds flat<\/h2>\n
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