Livvy Dunne Makes a Splash in Hollywood with ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Role
Social media sensation and former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne is officially venturing into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, securing a role in the upcoming reboot of the iconic ‘Baywatch’ series. The news, first reported by TMZ, has sent ripples of excitement through her massive fanbase. Dunne, who is dating MLB pitcher Paul Skenes, is set to portray a character named Grace in the new iteration of the beloved lifeguard drama.
Dunne herself confirmed the exciting development, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to share her enthusiasm with her followers. Her post, a simple yet powerful “Time to get to work!!!” signals her readiness to dive into this new creative chapter.
This move into acting marks a significant milestone for the 23-year-old, following a string of high-profile achievements. Just recently, Dunne graced the cover of the prestigious Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in May 2025, a testament to her burgeoning influence.
The seeds for Dunne’s Hollywood aspirations were sown earlier this month when she revealed her commitment to honing her acting skills. In a candid conversation with People magazine, Dunne shared her long-held passion for acting, a pursuit that was understandably sidelined during her demanding collegiate gymnastics career.
“One thing people would be surprised about is that I take acting lessons and I really love it,” Dunne confessed. “It’s something I’ve been passionate about for quite some time. I was interested in doing that at LSU, but sports are your top priority when you’re a student-athlete at school; school and sports, but really gymnastics was my main focus.”
Now that her collegiate athletic career has concluded, Dunne is eager to dedicate more time and energy to her creative interests. “And now that I’m done with school, I have more time to lean into the acting stuff and the creative side of things,” she explained. Dunne expressed her openness to taking on roles in either television shows or films, provided the right opportunity arises.
She further elaborated on the allure of creative collaboration: “I feel like collabing on creativity and seeing the end result, having something be great after, that’s something that I love. 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.”
The ‘Baywatch’ reboot is assembling an impressive ensemble cast, with Livvy Dunne joining a roster that includes:
- Stephen Amell as ‘Hobie’
- Jessica Belkin as ‘Charlie’
- Noah Beck as ‘Luke’
- Shay Mitchell as ‘Trina’
- Hassie Harrison as ‘Nat’
- Thaddeus LaGrone as ‘Brad’
- Brooks Nader as ‘Selene’
- David Chokachi as ‘Cody’
Insiders have revealed that the cast recently held their inaugural table read, with a palpable sense of excitement surrounding the project’s progress. Stephen Amell is set to portray Hobie, the son of the legendary Mitch Buchannon, originally played by David Hasselhoff. While Hasselhoff’s potential return remains unconfirmed, the new generation of lifeguards is gearing up for action. The ‘Baywatch’ reboot is slated to premiere on Fox later this year, promising a fresh wave of sun-soaked drama and heroic rescues.
