'Real Housewives of ATL's' Cynthia Bailey Joins 'Sharknado 4'

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“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey has joined the upcoming Syfy movie “Sharknado 4,” TheWrap has learned exclusively.

Bailey will play Tech Addison opposite fellow new addition Tommy Davidson. Davidson will play Elon Musk type “Aston Reynolds,” a playboy tech billionaire whose revolutionary energy system can stabilize the atmosphere and prevent the formation of tornadoes. Bailey will appear opposite Davidson as one of Astro-X’s top rocket scientists and astrophysicists.

Before she joined Bravo’s “RHOA,” Bailey guest starred on several series including “The Cosby Show” and “New York Undercover” and in movies such as “Without You I’m Nothing” and “For Love or Money.”

Also Read: 'Sharknado 4' Cast Revealed: Gary Busey and Cheryl Tiegs Join Ian Ziering, Tara Reid

Bailey is represented by Pantheon, Luber Roklin Entertainment, Terri Apple Management and Integrated PR.

“Sharknado 4” sees the return of Ian Ziering and Tara Reid. This installment takes place five years after last year’s installment, with Gary Busey as Wilford Wexler, April’s father and a lead scientist at Astro-X. He’s at the forefront of advances in the field of robotics.

Other cast members include Imani Hakim, Cody Linley, Cheryl Tiegs and Masiela Lusha. The fourth addition to the hit global franchise also sees the return of David Hasselhoff as Gil Shepard and Ryan Newman as Claudia Shepard.

The film is a production of The Asylum, with Anthony C. Ferrante returning to direct an original screenplay written by Thunder Levin.

Also Read: 'Unauthorized Full House Story' Is Lifetime's Version of 'Sharknado,' Network Exec Says

“Sharknado 4” will premiere this July on Syfy.

15 Busiest Movie Actors of 2015, From Alicia Vikander to Anthony Mackie (Photos)

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Alicia Vikander
The Swedish actress starred in four movies this year: "Ex Machina," "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.," "Burnt" and "The Danish Girl."
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Domhnall Gleeson
Gleeson was extremely busy as well, starring in multiple films that have received award nominations: "Ex Machina," "Brooklyn," "The Revenant" and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
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Tom Hardy
The British hunk had roles in "Mad Max: Fury Road," "London Road," "The Revenant" and "Child 44" this year.
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Samuel L. Jackson
Jackson starred in "Barely Lethal," "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Chi-Raq," "Kingsman: The Secret Service" and "The Hateful Eight."
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Anthony Mackie
A bunch of movies starring Mackie were released this year: "The Night Before," "Love the Coopers," "Our Brand is Crisis," "Ant-Man, "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Shelter" and "Black or White" and "Playing It Cool."
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Rachel McAdams
The actress started her year with Sony's "Aloha" and then went on to star in "Everything Will Be Fine," "Spotlight" and "Southpaw." She also had one of the leading roles in HBO's second season of "True Detective."
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Michael Fassbender
"Steve Jobs" wasn't Fassbender's only film this year. He also released "Slow West" and "Macbeth," as well as the short, "Zero."
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Robert De Niro
The 72-year-old melted hearts in this year's "The Intern," but also starred in "Heist," "Ellis," "Hands of Stone" and "Joy."
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Michael Stuhlbarg
Stuhlbarg was seen in four movies this year: "Pawn Sacrifice," "Steve Jobs," "Trumbo" and "Cut Bank."
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Elizabeth Banks
The actress/producer had roles in "Pitch Perfect 2," "Love & Mercy," Wet Hot American Summer," "Magic Mike XXL," and "Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2."
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Michael Pena
Pena starred in "The Martian," "Ant-Man," "Vacation," "Hell and Back" and "The Vatican Tapes."
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John Cusack
Cusack had five releases this year: "Map to the Stars," "Chi-Raq," "Love & Mercy," "Shanghai" and "Dragon Blade."
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Amanda Seyfried
The actress starred in "Love the Coopers," "Pan," Ted 2," "While We're Young" and "Fathers and Daughters."
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Joel Edgerton
Edgerton starred in "Black Mass" opposite Johnny Depp, and also had roles in "The Gift," "Life" and the short, "Lifted."
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Jake Gyllenhaal
The actor appeared in "Accidental Love," "Southpaw" and "Everest" -- and a fourth drama, "Demolition," premiered at the 2015 Toronto Film Festival.
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