Social media sensation Olivia Dunne has sent pulses racing after showing off her preparations for the highly-anticipated ‘Baywatch’ reboot.
The 23-year-old former LSU gymnast celebrated the news by flaunting her incredible physique in a series of sun-drenched snaps from a sandy beach.
Dunne shared a behind-the-scenes look at her preparation, prominently featuring her ‘lifeguard red’ attire and the official script for the upcoming film.
The influencer’s transition to Hollywood comes less than a year after she officially retired from competitive gymnastics last April.
‘I’m not a lifeguard, but I play one on TV,’ the blonde bombshell told her millions of followers in a playful Instagram caption.
Sources close to the production have revealed that Dunne will take on the recurring role of Grace, described as a ‘highly enthusiastic junior lifeguard.’
Livvy Dunne shared an update to fans on her preparations for the ‘Baywatch’ reboot
It marks the former LSU star’s first foray into the film world after leaving gymnastics
The casting marks a major milestone for the star, who recently admitted to taking professional acting lessons to kickstart her television career.
Speaking to People, the 23-year-old revealed: ‘One thing people would be surprised about is that I take acting lessons and I really love it.
‘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; 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.’
Dunne previously told reporters that while she had been passionate about acting for years, her rigorous schedule at LSU kept her focused on the vault.
The former NCAA national champion has already amassed a staggering 15 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, making her a massive draw for the reboot.
The 23-year-old recently revealed: ‘One thing people would be surprised about is that I take acting lessons and I really love it.’
Dunne is currently dating MLB star and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes
Joining her on the star-studded roster are ‘Pretty Little Liars’ actress Shay Mitchell and Sports Illustrated legend Brooks Nader.
The reboot also features ‘Arrow’ star Stephen Amell as the series lead, playing a character named Hobie Buchannon who follows in his father’s footsteps.
Original series veteran David Chokachi is also set to return to the beach, reprising his role as Cody Madison for a touch of 90s nostalgia.
The cast reportedly gathered for their first official table-read last week as production shifts into high gear at Venice Beach.
