David Hasselhoff has spoken about his reservations over the upcoming Baywatch movie.

Paramount Pictures recently announced plans to make a new film version of the classic TV show starring Dwayne Johnson.

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Hasselhoff - who played Mitch Buchannon in the original series from 1989 to 2000 - revealed to Digital Spy that the update has yet to be written.

"The biggest update that I got from the horse's mouth is that the script hasn't been written yet," he said. "Who knows? I wouldn't been surprised if I opened up the papers tomorrow morning and it says Baywatch: The Movie."

The actor explained that he would have preferred to have continued the franchise himself, adding that he hopes it doesn't turn into a "spoof".

"They'll probably make it into a spoof, the same thing [happened] with Knight Rider," he continued.

"It's kind of sad, because I would like to have seen the franchises go on, and let me play the old guy who can't run down the beach."

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Sean Anders and John Morris are attached to direct the project, while Justin Malen has been hired to write the script.

Hasselhoff will soon star in the spoof comedy Killing Hasselhoff, which sends up his career including Baywatch and Knight Rider. It is expected to open at cinemas in 2015.

The film will feature a host of stars, including Jon Lovitz, Hulk Hogan, Ken Jeong, Rhys Darby and Mel B. Justin Bieber will also provide the voice of KITT.

The Hoff will also make an appearance in Seth MacFarlane's Ted 2.

Hoff Zombie Beach is available now on the iTunes App Store for 69p.

The actor will also front the documentary Hasselhoff vs The Berlin Wall on Tuesday, November 4 at 9pm on National Geographic Channel.