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Cameron Diaz Shoots New Rom-Com in NYC After Decade-Long Hiatus

Hollywood star Cameron Diaz has been spotted filming a new, untitled romantic comedy in New York's West Village, co-starring with and directed by Stephen Merchant. The film features Diaz as a stand-up comedian who enters a fake marriage with Merchant's character, a British hotelier. This project is a key part of her high-profile return to acting following a decade-long hiatus, during which she focused on her family with husband Benji Madden. Diaz's upcoming slate also includes the Netflix film 'Bad Day' and reprising her role as Princess Fiona in 'Shrek 5'.

Key Points: Cameron Diaz Films New Romantic Comedy with Stephen Merchant

  • Diaz films untitled rom-com in West Village
  • Co-stars with director Stephen Merchant
  • Marks major return after 10-year hiatus
  • Has Netflix's 'Bad Day' and 'Shrek 5' upcoming
  • Stepped away to focus on family life
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Cameron Diaz starts shooting for new romantic comedy

Cameron Diaz returns to filming in a new romantic comedy directed by Stephen Merchant. Get details on her comeback projects, including Shrek 5.

"That the door was even open for me after a decade was amazing. - Cameron Diaz"

Washington, March 15

Hollywood icon Cameron Diaz was spotted filming her latest project in the West Village recently, marking a significant milestone in her high-profile return to the silver screen.

As per People magazine, the 53-year-old actress, who recently ended a decade-long hiatus, was photographed on location outside the Olive Tree Cafe & Comedy Cellar for an upcoming, as-yet-untitled romantic comedy.

Directed by Stephen Merchant, the Amazon MGM Studios production features Diaz as a struggling stand-up comedian desperate for health insurance.

She enters a business-like "fake marriage" with a workaholic British hotelier, played by the 51-year-old Merchant, who needs a wife for appearances. Predictably, the professional arrangement soon evolves into an unexpected romance.

During the recent shoot, Diaz was seen sporting blonde curls, a long black leather coat, a scarf, and black lace-up boots, as per People magazine.

The project is the latest in a busy slate for Diaz, who stepped away from the industry following her 2014 role as Miss Hannigan in Annie.

During her ten-year break, Diaz focused on her personal life, marrying Benji Madden and welcoming two children, Raddix and Cardinal.

In a 2021 interview on Kevin Hart's talk show, Hart to Heart, Diaz explained that she paused her career to make her life more "manageable" and to focus on parts of her life she wasn't "touching" or "managing" due to the demands of stardom, as per People magazine.

Her official return began with the Netflix action-comedy 'Back in Action' alongside Jamie Foxx, released in January 2025. During a promotional appearance on The Graham Norton Show that same month, Diaz expressed gratitude for her second act in the industry.

"That the door was even open for me after a decade was amazing," she remarked, adding that she would feel like a "fool" not to engage with the privilege of filmmaking again, as per People magazine.

Fans have much to look forward to beyond this romantic comedy. Diaz is set to star in the Netflix film 'Bad Day,' playing a single mother facing a disastrous day, and will reprise her beloved voice role as Princess Fiona in 'Shrek 5', currently scheduled for a June 30, 2027, release.

- ANI

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Aman W
Good for her, but honestly, the storyline sounds very predictable. Fake marriage turns real? We've seen it a hundred times. I wish Hollywood would come up with more original scripts for such talented actors returning to the screen.
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Rohit P
The part about her character needing health insurance is so relatable, even if it's set in the US. Makes you think about systems everywhere. Anyway, Cameron Diaz is a legend! My sister had a poster of 'The Mask' in our room growing up. Can't wait for Shrek 5!
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Sarah B
It's refreshing to see an actress in her 50s leading a romantic comedy. In so many industries, there's this invisible expiry date for women. Her comeback is sending a great message.
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Karthik V
Stephen Merchant directing and acting? That's an interesting combo. Hope the comedy has his dry British touch. The 'struggling for insurance' plot is a smart way to add some real-world stakes to a rom-com. Will definitely check it out on Amazon.
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Nisha Z
Taking a decade off to raise a family... it's a big decision, especially in a field like acting. Respect. Her priorities are clear. Glad the industry welcomed her back. More power to her! 👏

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