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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Livvy Dunne’s Workout Look With Crop Top & Shorts Hits Different Amid Baywatch Buzz
Photo Credit: @livvydunne | Instagram Shortly after the announcement that she is joining FOX’s Baywatch reboot, Livvy Dunne shared a mirror selfie on Instagram, which showed her wearing a crop top and shorts. The former professional gymnast often wows fans with her fashion choices, and this time, she has done so in a workout look. Livvy Dunne stuns in new mirror selfie Take a look at Livvy Dunne’s recent Instagram photo rocking a new workout out…
Olivia Dunne Dusts Off Her Red Swimsuit And Makes Stunning Hollywood Announcement
For those banging the table for Olivia Dunne to join the Baywatch reboot next year …. Message received! Nice work. For reasons I can't quite figure out beyond the obvious, Dunne has officially been added to the reboot as a recurring character. She will play what's being described as an "enthusiastic junior lifeguard." Aren't they all enthusiastic on that show? Isn't that the point? I don't know. I'll be honest with you – Baywatch was slightly be…
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