𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦, 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗔, 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗘! ABC’s High Potential Films at Santa Monica Beach

SANTA MONICA, CA — Tuesday, November 10, 2026 — The cast and production crew of ABC’s hit crime drama *High Potential* were filming on Santa Monica Beach Tuesday morning, transforming a stretch of shoreline near the Santa Monica Pier into an elaborate television crime scene, with the iconic Pacific Wheel Ferris wheel and amusement park serving as a backdrop. The production featured an extensive beachside setup, including law enforcement vehicles representing the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, U.S. Coast Guard, and Los Angeles County lifeguards. Personnel wearing jackets marked "Coroner" were also visible, along with yellow crime scene tape, uniformed officers, and actors portraying beachgoers. Several red lifeguard trucks, police SUVs, surfboards, and beach umbrellas were positioned throughout the filming area, creating the appearance of an active investigation along the shoreline. Actors dressed as surfers carried colorful boards near the water, while others portrayed beachgoers relaxing on towels and chairs. Behind the scenes, production crews operated professional cameras, lighting equipment, large reflectors, and diffusion screens. Crew members coordinated the beach sequences as cameras captured activity against the picturesque backdrop of the Santa Monica Pier. Filming took place under clear, sunny skies, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s, providing summerlike conditions for the coastal production. *High Potential*, starring Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory, follows a single mother with an extraordinary intellect who becomes a civilian consultant for the LAPD's Major Crimes Division. Working alongside Detective Adam Karadec, portrayed by Daniel Sunjata, Morgan uses her unconventional investigative abilities to help solve complex criminal cases. The series also stars Judy Reyes, Javicia Leslie, and Deniz Akdeniz. Premiering on ABC in September 2024, the crime comedy-drama has attracted a substantial television audience with its combination of police investigations, humor, and family storylines. The specific episode and storyline being filmed Tuesday were not immediately confirmed. The production brought a touch of Hollywood to one of Southern California's most recognizable landmarks, as the fictional police investigation unfolded amid the sand, surf, and familiar sights of Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica Closeup provides original, on-the-ground documentary coverage of news, events, and daily life in Santa Monica, Venice, and surrounding communities.