Priyanka Chopra to play villain in 'Baywatch' movie

Priyanka Chopra has proven her bad ass side with films like Mary Kom, Gunday and Don, and it seems like her Hollywood debut will see her take on a similar avatar.

Dwayne Johnson took to Instagram as he welcomed PeeCee to the cast of the the much-awaited film adaptation of popular 90s TV series, Baywatch.

"She's one of the biggest stars in the world... the beautiful Priyanka Chopra, welcome to Baywatch," Johnson said in a video posted on Instagram.

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Priyanka Chopra to make Hollywood movie debut with Baywatch?

"She's one of the biggest stars in the world. Insanely talented, relentlessly smokin' and extremely dangerous - perfect for Baywatch. Welcome Priyanka Chopra to our bad a** and incredibly dysfunctional family," he added.

Priyanka, who has found international popularity after playing the lead role in American show Quantico, also shared the news saying: "And it's time to tell you all officially! Baywatch it is! Being bad is what I do best!!! You better watch out!"

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Her debut film in Bollywood, Aitraaz, featured her in a negative role. In Baywatch, she will be seen playing the role of a villain, essaying Victoria Leeds, said a report by people.com.


One of the most watched TV shows globally, Baywatch, was about the Los Angeles county lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles, California. It starred David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson among others.



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The Bollywood actor will begin shooting for the movie next week.

B-Town was overjoyed with the news and congratulated Priyanka.

Dostana director Tarun Mansukhani, who made Priyanka shoot in a golden swimsuit for a scene in Miami, wrote to her: "You're the only one who can make a red swimsuit sexier than a gold one!!! Way to go Priyanka Chopra!!!"