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Gymnastics star Olivia Dunne officially joined the cast of the upcoming Baywatch television reboot.
The social media personality and LSU athlete will take on a lead role in the series, which plans to bring the iconic beach rescue drama back to screens.
Fox and The CW recently announced the project as a collaboration to modernize the classic show for a new generation.
Olivia Dunne expressed her excitement about the role on her social media platforms shortly after the news broke.
She noted that she feels honored to step into such a famous franchise and looks forward to the physical challenges of the part.
This move marks her first major scripted acting role as she expands her career beyond sports and brand partnerships.
The creators of the reboot aim to balance the action-packed rescues of the original with more contemporary storylines.
While the show will still feature the famous red swimsuits and beach settings, the script focuses on the diverse lives and backgrounds of the lifeguards.
Production sources say the team felt Olivia Dunne’s athletic background and massive public following made her a perfect fit for the cast.
The original Baywatch series ran for eleven seasons and became a global phenomenon in the 1990s.
This new version seeks to capture that same energy while introducing fresh faces and updated technology used in ocean rescues.
Fans of the athlete have already shared thousands of messages of support as she prepares for the move into television acting.
Filming for the series will begin later this year in various coastal locations. The network expects to premiere the first season in early 2027.
After all this project represents a significant step for the star as she transitions from viral internet fame to a professional acting career on a major television network.
