The 2025 film schedule ushered within the return of Cameron Diaz, who got here out of retirement to star in Netflix’s Again in Motion alongside Jamie Foxx. To date, the movie has trended excessive amongst different titles on the streamer, and quite a few followers have been pumped about Diaz’s return. At one level, although, it appeared that it won’t be a risk. Director Seth Gordon simply revealed that he was informed to not “even suppose” about reaching out to Diaz. But “extraordinary timing” and Foxx helped make all of it occur.
As somebody who’s not within the leisure enterprise, I’d think about it will be difficult to land a significant star for some type of manufacturing. So the considered making an attempt to persuade a beloved Hollywood actor like Cameron Diaz to get again within the saddle for a brand new movie appears daunting. Seth Gordon just lately recalled that stage of the event course of and, whereas he was warned in opposition to making an attempt to pursue the Masks icon, Jamie Foxx offered him with an in. Let’s simply say, it’s all about who you already know, on this case:
I used to be informed that she wasn’t to be thought of: ‘She’s totally retired. Don’t even give it some thought.’ However Jamie, who’s mates with [Diaz] and has recognized her endlessly, had the primary inkling of a risk or an openness to studying one thing. Additionally they share a supervisor, and the 2 of them obtained the script to her.
To be completely sincere, I can perceive why the 4 Christmases helmer was discouraged from searching for out Cameron Diaz for the co-leading position of his newest movie. Earlier than she joined the Netflix unique, her final function movie credit score was 2014’s Annie remake, on which she additionally labored with Jamie Foxx. It’s actually great when issues work out in an natural method. Seth Gordon appears to be fairly grateful for the They Cloned Tyrone star’s help, based mostly on the latter feedback the filmmaker shared with THR:
It’s a extremely surprising coincidence that the title and among the themes and her character’s scenario [as a retired spy turned mom] lined up with actual life. It’s virtually as if Again in Motion was meant to coax her out of retirement, however I swear it wasn’t. It’s simply extraordinary timing and actually luck and Jamie’s entry, frankly.
Again in 2022, it was reported that Cameron Diaz’s unretirement really wasn’t her concept, because it was her husband, Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden, who inspired her to take the leap. Diaz defined her choice whereas doing press for her comeback film, admitting that her co-star and on-screen partner’s enthusiasm helped transfer the needle. That undoubtedly falls in step with the account shared by their director. It will additionally appear that the actress was nicely compensated, as Diaz was reportedly paid $45 million to star in two movies.
Contemplating that the film hit No. 1 on Netflix comparatively shortly, now there’s the query of what lies forward. Again in Motion’s ending units up a sequel and, as talked about, Cameron Diaz did signal a two-picture contract. So it’s doable that she may very well be down for extra. We’ll have to attend and see however, for now, followers ought to simply be grateful that the celebs aligned for Diaz to work with Jamie Foxx and Seth Gordon this time round.
You’ll be able to stream Again in Motion now utilizing a Netflix subscription.