'Baywatch' 2017 casting news: Mexican star Belinda joins star-studded cast

Actor Dwayne Johnson shared a photo of himself and Mexican singer-actress Belinda on the set of the new 'Baywatch' movie on Facebook. facebook.com/DwayneJohnson

The big-screen adaptation of the classic TV series "Baywatch" is expected to sizzle its hot cast members.

According to reports, Mexican singer-songwriter Belinda was tapped to join Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron in the 2017 "Baywatch" reboot.

The actress confirmed her casting in a phone interview with Spanish website El Pais. She also posted a photo on Instagram as she arrived in Savannah, Georgia, where the film is being shot.

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Belinda is considered one of the most popular Mexican singers of all time, selling 16 million albums worldwide. She also appeared in several Mexican films like "Mujeres Asesinas 3" and "Camaleones." She also appeared in the 2006 Disney Channel film "The Cheetah Girls 2."

The Mexican singer-actress will join some of the hottest female actresses today, including "San Andreas" star Alexandra Daddario, who will portray the role of Summer Quinn in the movie, and actress-model Kelly Rohrbach as CJ Parker. Ilfenesh Hadera also joins the film as Stephanie Holden, the love interest of Johnson's character Mitch Buchannon. Efron will portray the role of Matt Brody.

David Hasselhoff, the original actor who portrayed on TV Johnson's character, is also set to appear in a cameo role in the movie.

Meanwhile, there are also reports claiming that "Quantico" star Priyanka Chopra is in talks to join the cast of "Baywatch" 2017. A source reportedly told Hindustan Times that she is currently learning the martial art called Kajukenbo for the film.

"She is always up for trying new stunts and techniques, and she is really excited about preparing for this role," the source said. "Apparently, one of the best Kajukenbo trainers in America has been hired to work with her." Chopra's possible role in the movie has not been revealed yet.

The "Baywatch" movie is slated for release on May 19, 2017.

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