Priyanka Chopra knows a thing or two about playing a badass.

But in this summersBaywatch, she wont be playing a hero.

Instead, shell be up to no good.

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She has a point to prove, Chopra explains.

Shes a woman in a mans world.

Shes not just a random woman with money, shes self-made.

This is not just drugs and money for her, its power.Thatsthe cause.

I really loved the idea of Dwayne going up against a female antagonist.

Her approach is purely psychological.

I loved the theme song, I loved how everybody was backlit, running in slow motion.

Victoria, on the other hand, is less impressed by her slow-mo-friendly foes.

Theyre a nuisance, Chopra says.

Shes just like, Oh myGod, theyre so annoying!

a comeback that in real life left Chopra in stitches.

It was very hard to keep a straight face.

A vacation for her and for theatergoers this summer.

You want a break from the news for a second.

Baywatchhits theaters May 25.