Social media influencer and former Louisiana State University gymnast Livvy Dunne is making a significant leap into the entertainment industry, having officially joined the cast of the forthcoming 'Baywatch' television series reboot. According to a report from entertainment outlet TMZ, Dunne will portray a character named Grace in the new show, which also features actors Shay Mitchell and Brooks Nader among its ensemble.
Confirmation and Career Expansion
Dunne personally verified the news by responding to reports about her role on the social media platform X, posting an enthusiastic message to her followers that read: 'Time to get to work!!!' This casting represents just the latest professional venture for the 23-year-old, who first gained widespread recognition as an NCAA champion gymnast before building a massive online following.
Building an Acting Foundation
In a recent interview with People magazine, Dunne disclosed that she has been actively preparing for this career move by taking acting lessons, a passion she has nurtured for some time. 'One thing people would be surprised about is that I take acting lessons and I really love it,' she revealed. 'It's something I've been passionate about for quite some time.'
She explained that while she was interested in acting during her time at LSU, her primary focus remained on academics and athletics, particularly gymnastics. 'Sports are your top priority when you're a student-athlete at school; school and sports, but really gymnastics was my main focus,' Dunne noted. 'And now that I'm done with school, I have more time to lean into the acting stuff and the creative side of things.'
Creative Aspirations and Personal Life
Dunne expressed openness to starring in either television shows or movies when suitable opportunities arise, emphasizing her enjoyment of collaborative creative processes. 'I feel like collabing on creativity and seeing the end result, having something be great after, that's something that I love,' she said. '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.'
This career development follows other high-profile moments for Dunne, including gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit for the first time in May 2025. In her personal life, she is dating MLB pitcher Paul Skenes and has stated plans to attend every game he starts in 2026, as reported by Daily Mail.
Baywatch Reboot Details
The Baywatch reboot boasts a growing cast 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,' and David Chokachi as 'Cody.' Insiders indicate that the cast conducted their first table read last week and are reportedly 'excited about how the project is coming along.'
Notably, Amell's character will be the son of Mitch Buchannon, the iconic lifeguard originally portrayed by David Hasselhoff, though Hasselhoff's involvement in the reboot has not yet been confirmed. The series is scheduled to air on Fox later this year, marking a modern revival of the classic beach rescue drama that originally captivated audiences in the 1990s.
