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Report: Former LSU Gymnast Livvy Dunne Set to Star on TV's 'Baywatch'

Livvy Dunne, with over 15 million social media followers, joins Fox's Baywatch reboot as Grace, a junior lifeguard, in a 12-episode series premiering in 2026–2027.

  • Fox announced Thursday that Livvy Dunne joined the Baywatch reboot as Grace, an eager junior lifeguard and recurring cast member.
  • Amid a push for influencers, Fox is rebuilding the series around social-media talent as 'Baywatch 2.0: The Influencer Edition'; Livvy Dunne retired in April 2025 and recently began acting lessons.
  • Dunne's industry ties include about 13 million social media followers, representation by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and The Team, and showrunner Matt Nix with McG directing the premiere.
  • Picked up last September, the reboot has a 12-episode order for the 2026-2027 TV season, with Fox Entertainment Global handling domestic distribution and Fremantle managing international sales.
  • Casting continues with Fox and Fremantle, who recently held a day-long casting call as Stephen Amell stars as Hobie Buchannon and David Chokachi reprises Cody Madison.
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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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