Livvy Dunne offers fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes view of the Baywatch reboot filming, showcasing her new role alongside a star-studded cast. The 23-year-old former LSU gymnast joins Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brooks Nader, actresses Hassie Harrison, Shay Mitchell, Jessica Belkin, and TikTok star Noah Beck in the reimagined ’90s classic.
Stunning On-Set Moments
Dunne captures a playful selfie with co-star Hassie Harrison, known for her role in Yellowstone. Both wear the iconic red Baywatch swimsuits, with Dunne winking and flashing a peace sign. She captions the Instagram Story snap, ‘Baewatch.’
The cast frolics on Malibu sands, striking classic slow-motion poses in their swimsuits and displaying toned physiques. Dunne, in her acting debut as a recurring junior lifeguard, also poses with Noah Beck for promotional shots and shares laughs with Nader during ocean training at Venice Beach.
Production Details and Training
Filming ramps up with dramatic beach scenes, as the team masters lifeguard techniques alongside professionals. Dunne and Nader, familiar from Sports Illustrated shoots, undergo slow-motion runs into the water. Sources close to production confirm, ‘They’re really excited to be working together. They’re having so much fun and bringing that Sports Illustrated energy straight to Baywatch Beach.’
New Baywatch Storyline
Fox greenlights a 12-episode reimagining for the 2026-2027 season. Hobie Buchannon, originally portrayed by Jeremy Jackson, now leads as Baywatch captain, succeeding his father Mitch Buchannon (David Hasselhoff). A fresh team of lifeguards patrols the Los Angeles coast.
Addressing Fan Criticism
Casting influencers like Dunne and Nader sparks debate, with first-look images drawing backlash over the reboot’s viability and star selections. Yet the cast presses on, embracing the project despite online skepticism.
Dunne’s Path to Acting
Dunne expresses enthusiasm for her post-gymnastics career shift, stating, ‘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.’
She adds, ‘And now that I’m done with school, I have more time to lean into the acting stuff and the creative side of things. 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.’
