City of Newport BeachAccording to OC Register (a local newspaper here) - “MTV officials are in talks with Newport Beach officials about bringing a show to the city.”

According to city film liaison Joe Cleary, regulars of “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County,” would venture into Newport, possibly meeting up with locals who would become characters in the show.

Network spokeswoman Jessica Nicola, however, was tight-lipped, and declined to confirm a tie-in with the Laguna Beach series. “We’re just exploring shooting a series right now, but we don’t have any details to provide,” Nicola said.