‘Baywatch’ Stars Livvy Dunne and Jessica Belkin Dazzle at Chateau Marmont
Fox’s eagerly awaited ‘Baywatch‘ reboot has been creating excitement since its cast announcement, with the stars of the upcoming series making headlines both on and off the beach. The revival features a blend of experienced actors and new talents, merging social media fame with acting skills in a way that resonates with today’s entertainment landscape. As filming progresses in Los Angeles, the show’s two newest leading ladies are giving fans something to enjoy even before production wraps.
The 12-episode series, picked up by Fox for the 2026-2027 television season, is co-produced by Fox Entertainment and Fremantle, with Matt Nix as showrunner and McG directing the premiere episode. Leading the cast is Stephen Amell, portraying Hobie Buchannon, the son of the original series’ iconic Mitch Buchannon. The ensemble also includes Shay Mitchell, Brooks Nader, Noah Beck, Hassie Harrison, and original cast member David Chokachi reprising his role. This lineup is designed to spark conversation, and it has certainly done just that.
At the heart of much of this buzz are two of the reboot’s fresh faces. Livvy Dunne and Jessica Belkin enjoyed a night out at Chateau Marmont while taking a break from filming, showcasing their lifeguard-fit physiques outside of the iconic red swimsuits. Dunne is set to portray Grace, while Belkin takes on the role of Charlie, with the reboot slated to premiere in January 2027.
Dunne, cast in the recurring role of Grace, is described as a highly enthusiastic junior lifeguard. This marks the professional acting debut for the former Louisiana State University gymnast, who has been taking acting lessons and aims to pursue a career in film and TV after retiring from gymnastics in April 2025.
On ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’, Dunne shared that her journey to ‘Baywatch’ included some early challenges, revealing that her first audition was for ‘White Lotus’, a role she didn’t secure before submitting a self-tape for the lifeguard drama and receiving a callback.
Dunne has openly discussed her passion for acting in an interview with People, 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. And now that I’m done with school, I have more time to lean into the acting stuff and the creative side of things.”
Belkin, on the other hand, plays Charlie Vale, a character who leaves behind a complicated home life in Texas to seek out her father Hobie and pursue a career as a Baywatch lifeguard. With production actively underway, recent behind-the-scenes images of both actresses on set have showcased their costumes, which feature classic lifeguard-style elements, updated for a contemporary audience.
TMZ has also reported some tension on set, with Dunne and co-star Brooks Nader allegedly vying to become the franchise’s next breakout star, reminiscent of Pamela Anderson. Whether this rivalry translates into compelling on-screen chemistry or genuine competition, it adds another layer of intrigue to an already buzzworthy production. With the premiere still months away, every off-set sighting keeps audiences engaged, and interest in who will define this new chapter of the franchise continues to grow. Who do you think has what it takes to become ‘Baywatch’s’ next iconic face, Livvy Dunne or Brooks Nader?