The buzz around the upcoming reboot of Baywatch is already heating up — and Livvy Dunne may have just given fans a playful preview of what’s to come. The social media star recently shared a cheeky photo that instantly caught the internet’s attention, with many followers joking that she’s already getting into “Baywatch mode.” The image quickly spread across platforms, with fans pointing out how perfectly the vibe matches the iconic beach series known for its sun-soaked scenes and unforgettable slow-motion runs. While details about the reboot are still being kept tightly under wraps, Dunne’s post has already sparked speculation about how big her role could be in the project. For longtime fans of the classic show, the idea of a new generation stepping into the world of Baywatch has created plenty of curiosity. But one small detail in Dunne’s photo is what really has people talking. And it might be the biggest hint yet about what she’s preparing for.
It looks like Olivia “Livvy” Dunne is already preparing for her new on-screen role.
Dunne, who is set to play a role in Fox’s “Baywatch” reboot, posted a series of photos to social media on Friday with her holding what looked like script from the program while donning a red, lifeguard-esque swimsuit.
“I’m not a lifeguard, but I play one on TV,” Dunne wrote in the caption of the Instagram post.
The photo carousel also included media coverage of the news, which was originally reported Thursday.
Dunne, 23, will have a recurring role on the show, getting cast as a “highly enthusiastic junior lifeguard” named Grace.
Despite being featured in an ongoing Fanatics Sportsbook ad campaign, the “Baywatch” gig will be Dunne’s first true acting endeavor.
“Time to get to work!!” Dunne wrote on X Thursday as the news broke.
Dunne is set to have a recurring role on the show.
Dunne, who previously was a gymnast at LSU, has discussed her passion for acting before, telling People earlier this month that she had been taking acting lessons.
“It’s something I’ve been passionate about for quite some time,” she told the outlet. “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.”
“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 added.
Dunne, who is in a relationship with Team USA’s Paul Skenes, said that she had to miss his start against Mexico in pool play on Monday because she had to “work,” but it’s unclear if she was referring to her work for “Baywatch.”
The show is set to launch on Fox this upcoming fall and will include Stephen Amell, Jessica Belkin, Hassie Harrison, Shay Mitchell, Brooks Nader, David Chokachi, Thaddeus LaGrone and Noah Beck.
