David Hasselhoff to Play Ian Ziering's Dad in 'Sharknado 3'

Ian Ziering is the father figure of the “Sharknado” TV movie franchise — and for the third installment, he’s got an actual father of his own.

David Hasselhoff is set to play Fin’s dad, Gilbert Shepherd, in Syfy’s “Sharknado 3.” The former “Baywatch” star will join Ziering, Tara Reid and Cassie Scerbo in the July movie, which sees sharks causing mass destruction in Washington, D.C., before roaring down the Eastern Seaboard and into Florida.

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As previously reported, Bo Derek will play April’s (Reid) mother May, Ryan Newman will play April and Fin’s daughter Claudia Sheperd, and Jack Griffo portrays Claudia’s friend, Billy.

Additional cameo roles include Mark Cuban as the President of the United States; Ann Coulter as the Vice President; Jerry Springer as Mr. White, a manic tourist; *NSYNC singer Chris Kirkpatrick as a pool lifeguard; and Chris Jericho, who will portray Bruce the roller coaster ride operator.

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Anthony C. Ferrante will once again direct, based on an original screenplay by Thunder Levin.

“Sharknado 3” is a production of The Asylum.

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Kate Upton as C.J. Parker, originally played by Pamela Anderson

We know the Sports Illustrated model can run down the beach so, why the hell not?
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Jaden Smith as Hobie Buchannon, originally played by Jeremy Jackson

Will Smith's offspring is going to need to learn to surf if he wants to play Mitch's son.
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Chris Pratt as Mike "Newmie" Newman, originally played by Michael Newman

The ability to grow a mustache is of the utmost importance for this role, and Pratt's a boss at sprouting facial hair.
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Hilary Swank as Stephanie Holden, originally played by Alexandra Paul

All Hilary has to do is cut off her hair again and she's perfect for this part.
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Jon Hamm as J.D. Darius, originally played by Michael Bergin

Hamm might have to shave down his chest a tad but the resemblance between these two is jaw-dropping.
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David Beckham as Cody Madison, originally played by David Chokachi

Another look alike casting. Beckham's shirtless body doesn't hurt either.
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Lea Michele as Caroline Holden, originally played by Yasmine Bleeth

If Lea's cool with wearing a swimsuit and agrees to not sing, we'll be OK with this.
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Kerry Washington as Jordan Tate, originally played by Traci Bingham

Saving someone from drowning might be a nice change of pace from the drama she deals with on "Scandal."
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Nick Jonas as Matt Brody, originally played by David Charvet

The youngest JoBro has no problem popping his shirt off so this seems like a no-brainer.
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Christina Hendricks as Donna Marco, originally played by Donna D'Errico

We want to see a redhead on the beach for "Baywatch." So long as Christina wears plenty of sunscreen.
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Katherine Heigl as April Giminski, originally played by Kelly Packard

Heigl just returned to TV but maybe if that doesn't work out, she'll be down for "Baywatch."
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Zac Efron as Logan Fowler, originally played by Jaason Simmons

Efron has the abs but can he do an Australian accent?
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Carmen Electra as Leilani "Lani" McKenzie, originally played by Carmen Electra

Somehow Carmen looks hotter now than she did when she was on the show in 1997.
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