The first trailer for the ‘Baywatch’ reboot officially dropped, and Livvy Dunne’s acting debut is front and center. This show, hitting Fox in January, is clearly gunning to honor the legendary 90s series while bringing it fresh into today’s world. Honestly, it’s about time we got a new take on those iconic red swimsuits.
Beachside Throwback with a Fresh Coat
So, what’s the vibe? The reboot is definitely paying homage to the original, which is a smart move. Stephen Amell is stepping into the Captain Hobie Buchannon role, leading a fresh squad that includes Jessica Belkin, Hassie Harrison, Shay Mitchell, Thaddeus LaGrone, Noah Beck, and Brooks Nader. But get this: they are also bringing back some OGs! David Chokachi is reprising his role as Cody Madison, and Kelly Packard is back as April Giminski for a guest spot. Michael Bergin returns as Jack “J.D.” Darius, and Erika Eleniak makes a guest appearance as Shauni McClain. How cool is that to see some familiar faces? The official logline promises to “celebrate the franchise’s enduring legacy, while re-energizing it for today’s global audience.” We’re talking “adrenaline-fueled rescues, tangled relationships, complicated chemistry, and beachside heroics” like the original, but with a whole “new cast, contemporary trappings, tensions and challenges, and a renewed mission to protect Southern California’s shoreline.” Sounds like a wild ride, right?
Livvy Dunne Dives In
But let’s talk about the real headline grabber for a lot of people: Livvy Dunne’s acting debut. She’s playing Grace, a junior lifeguard, and she actually shared the news back in March. She even posted a pic holding the script, captioning it: “I’m not a lifeguard, but i play one on tv.” This is her first real acting gig after her 2024 NCAA championship win at LSU and blowing up with her social media career. Dunne has been teasing this for a bit, even when she was still a student-athlete at LSU. She told PEOPLE, “One thing people would be surprised about is that I take acting lessons , and I really love it.” She’s been passionate about it for a while, but gymnastics was obviously the main focus during her college days. She said it herself: “Whether it’s gymnastics or acting in a movie or a TV show, I just think watching all your hard work pay off, whether it’s an individual thing or a group thing, I think it’s so cool.” You gotta respect the grind, no matter the arena.
Oh, and get ready for a surprise guest star: Megan Thee Stallion also makes an appearance in the trailer and has a role in the reboot. Seriously, Megan Thee Stallion on ‘Baywatch’? That’s unexpected in the best way. The series premieres January 2027 on Fox, and if you miss it live, you can stream it the very next day on Hulu. Get ready for a whole new wave of beach drama, because it sounds like they are not holding back.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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