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12th Aug 2015

Baywatch is making a comeback, with a stellar cast lined up already

Get the red swimsuits ready

JOE

The search is over.

Dwane Johnson AKA The Rock and Zac Efron are lined up to play lifeguards in the latest installment of the ninties classic show Baywatch.

Fondly known as ‘Babewatch’ the show is infamous for its long list of beautiful female lifeguards and although no names have been mentioned in connection with the new movie something tells us it’s sure not to disappoint.

The deadly duo took to Twitter to share their excitement for the movie.

The plot centres around The Rock and Zac Efron as mismatched partners who have to save their beach from an oil tycoon.

The Rock plays a serious, rule-ready lifeguard and young Efron is playing his rogue maverick sidekick, bringing mayhem into the mix.

The movie is set to be released in 2016 along with two other movies Efron is currently working on Mike and Dave need Wedding Dates and Dirty Grandpa with Robert DeNiro.

Hat-tip to The Hollywood Reporter

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