Cameron Diaz confirms Netflix comeback with new action comedy after Back in Action success
After the global success of Back in Action, which became Netflix's sixth biggest movie of all time, Diaz has officially signed on to star in Bad Day, an upcoming action comedy directed by Jury Duty's Jake Szymanski.
Back in Action marked Diaz's first role after an 11-year unofficial retirement, and its strong performance proved her star power hasn't faded. Now, Bad Day signals that her return to acting isn't just a one-off, but the start of a full-fledged career revival.
Written by Office Christmas Party screenwriter Laura Solon, Bad Day follows a single mother navigating the worst day of her life while trying to keep her daughter happy. The film has already drawn early comparisons to Joel Schumacher's 1993 cult classic Falling Down. Production is expected to begin in the coming months across New York and New Jersey.
Diaz, known for her iconic roles in The Mask and There's Something About Mary, is leaning into the genre that made her a household name—action-comedy. With Netflix doubling down on '90s-era stars and revivals like Happy Gilmore 2, Diaz's latest move could mark a new golden phase of her career.
As fans eagerly await the release of Bad Day, many are celebrating Diaz's consistent return to the screen. If the film follows the success of Back in Action, it could solidify her comeback as one of the most successful in recent Hollywood history.
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