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According to the latest reports, Golden Globe-nominated star Cameron Diaz is once again making a stunning return to the big screens with Netflix's upcoming comedy film Bad Day. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the rom-com icon will play the lead role in the film which will reportedly go into production during this year's fall.
Earlier in 2025, Cameron Diaz's comedy thriller Back in Action was quite abuzz all across social media and has also been a streaming success for Netflix despite unfavorable reception from the critics. Since the release of the 2014 musical drama Annie, there has been a decade-long hiatus in Cameron Diaz's acting career and the 52-year old star's latest involvement in Bad Day has already left fans anticipating.
Netflix's upcoming action comedy Bad Day will feature Cameron Diaz in the lead role
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jake Szymanski is helming Bad Day and the upcoming movie has also received the tag of a comedic reimagining of Michael Douglas' 1993 crime drama, Falling Down. Per reports, the story revolves around a single mother whose life has totally been derailed under certain (unspecified yet) circumstances.
However, she is fighting against all odds to fullful one promise that she has made to her beloved daughter. But so far, the names of all the characters are being kept under wraps. According to Parade, cameras will start rolling this year - New York as well as New Jersey are the key filming locations for Bad Day.
Cameron Diaz has done notable work over the years in multiple projects namely The Mask, There's Something About Mary, Vanilla Sky, the Shrek franchise, The Holiday and S*x Tape. Moreover, her performance in the 2000 action comedy Charlie's Angels alongside rom-com legend Drew Barrymore is something that resonates among the audience till date.
Diaz has also worked in collaboration with Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2002 historical drama Gangs of New York. She played the role of a woman named Jenny Everdeane, a romantic interest of the protagonist "Amsterdam" Vallon, portrayed by DiCaprio.
Now Netflix's latest announcement Bad Day looks quite promising in keeping Diaz's comedic streak alive. With production set to kick off this fall, a 2026 release window does look feasible but nothing has been confirmed so far.
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