There is more to Priyanka's role in 'Baywatch', says Johnson

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Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Dec 09 2016 | 4:57 PM IST
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has assured Priyanka Chopra's fans that there is more to her role than seen in the recently released trailer of "Baywatch".
The actor insists that Chopra "slays" as baddie Victoria Leeds.
"All our fans & press friends in INDIA, riyankachopraSLAYS our #Baywatch! Trust my plan.. The #Boss is comin'..," he tweeted.
"I luv India back! (U already know I luv U;). It's aaaallll in the big picture plan. #Wait4VictoriaLeeds #Boss #Baywatch MEMORIAL DAY. (sic)," he wrote.
Chopra thanked the actor saying, "lol...Thank you DJ...Trusted you from day one. India loves you and will love everything about Baywatch! #Wait4VictoriaLeeds."
A trailer of the summer release has just released, but Priyanka's fans will have to wait for the first real introduction to Leeds' character, according to a release by Paramount.
"Everyone at Paramount is beyond thrilled to be working with Priyanka Chopra on her big screen Hollywood debut with our global tentpole 'Baywatch'.
"As her co-star Dwayne Johnson has said Priyanka is one of the biggest stars in the world and we are excited to have her promote her prominent starring role to audiences in countries across the globe," officials from Paramount stated in a statement here.
"Baywatch", slated to release on May 26, next year, stars Johnson, Priyanka, Zac Efron and Alexandra Daddario.

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First Published: Dec 09 2016 | 4:57 PM IST

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