Surfer Bethany Hamilton to Appear in 'Dolphin Tale 2'

by Rebecca Ford

Hamilton, who lost her left arm in a shark attack, was the subject of the 2011 film "Soul Surfer."

Surfer Bethany Hamilton will be back on the big screen, this time appearing inDolphin Tale 2.

Alcon Entertainment’s sequel Dolphin Tale 2 will see the return of HarryConnick Jr., Morgan Freeman, KrisKristofferson, Ashley Judd, Nathan Gamble and Cozi Zuehlsdorff. Charles Martin Smith is returning to write and direct.

Hamilton, who survived a shark attack in which her left arm was bitten off, was the subject of Soul Surfer, a 2011 film starringAnnaSophia Robb. Hamilton acted as a stunt double for many of the surfing scenes in the film.

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The sequel's story centers on the real-life baby dolphin Hope, who was saved and rehabilitated by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The pic is currently filming in Clearwater, Fla. Warner Bros. has slated it for a Sept. 19, 2014 release.

Hamilton, 23, will appear as herself in the film. 

Hamilton, who was 13 years old when she was attacked by a tiger shark in Kauai, has appeared as herself on several TV shows, including 19 Kids and Counting. She's repped by Wasserman Media Group.