The new 'Baywatch' movie features a "sweet homage" to Pamela Anderson's C.J. Parker.

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson

Pamela, 48, played the bubbly lifeguard in the original television series from 1992 to 1997 and was thrilled to get a call from producers asking her to take part in the new movie, which stars Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Zac Efron.

She told ET Canada: "They called me to be in the film, and it was kind of an homage and a sweet thing for them to do. [But] I shouldn't give too much away!

"Dwayne is the sweetest guy, he's so sweet in person. I guess I had met him plenty of times, but I didn't remember."

Dwayne, 44, previously announced that Pamela would be starring in the movie with a gushing Instagram post where he wrote: "She introduced the world to "CJ Parker" and became one of the most iconic characters of a generation - for the most successful TV show of all time. A pleasure to welcome (as gorgeous as ever) Pamela Anderson to our #BAYWATCH cast. We couldn't have made this movie without you. Welcome home. Thrilled you had a blast with us! (sic)"

The movie about Californian lifeguards has been scripted by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift, while 'Horrible Bosses' filmmaker Seth Gordon has taking on directing duties.

The story will see Dwayne be a hero once again, as he plays the role of the lifeguard who has no choice but to team up with a young hunk played by Zac as they work together to protect a Californian beach from environmental destruction caused by an oil tycoon.

The film will be released in May 2017.