Summary

• Cameron Diaz is making a comeback with her Netflix action movie, which will introduce her to a new generation of viewers.
• Diaz's acting retirement was necessary so she could spend more time with her family, but her return is exciting for her fans.
• Diaz's return will reunite her with Jamie Foxx, her co-star in the 2014 film Annie, and their chemistry is sure to make the movie a memorable experience.

Although Cameron Diaz has been out of the limelight for the last ten years, her Netflix action movie, Cameron Diaz's best movies being The Mask, Charlie's Angels, and the Shrek franchise, Diaz stepped away from the glitz and glamour after appearing alongside Jamie Foxx in 2014's Annie. However, her new movie will finally provide viewers with her long-awaited return in an enticing action movie.

Diaz has demonstrated an impeccable degree of range throughout her career, from raunchy, R-rated comedy to hard-hitting action. Although Cameron Diaz's acting retirement was unfortunate, it was necessary as Diaz wanted to spend more time with her family. Nevertheless, Diaz's movie is inherently exciting despite its lack of specific details as it will introduce her to a new generation of audiences, and reintroduce her to her ers who've missed her over the last decade.

Cameron Diaz Returns To Acting In Netflix's Back In Action

The spy action movie will see Diaz acting alongside Jamie Foxx.

Even though Diaz is one of the most beloved actresses of her time, her decade-long absence from the big screen left a void. During Diaz's heyday, she endeared herself to audiences with her bright smile and memorable performances, often as the girl-next-door type. As seen during the latter half of her career, Diaz opted for more challenging work that put her in a more dramatic light, with Gangs of New York and The Counselor being two very notable examples. However, Back in Action looks to reignite Diaz's career in an interesting way.

Although there are no specific details regarding Back in Action's plot or even when it will be available on Netflix, what is known is that it's an action-comedy spy movie. Not only will it see Diaz star in her first major role since 2014's Annie, but also reunite the A-list actress with her Annie co-star, Jamie Foxx. Back in Action seems to be a somewhat meta movie as it's slated to center around a particularly skilled woman spy coming out of retirement to complete one last job with her husband.

Why Cameron Diaz's Acting Return Is So Exciting

Diaz's last feature-length movie was 2014's Annie alongside Foxx.

Prior to Diaz's retirement, she'd established herself as one of the best in the business because of the diverse roles Diaz was known to take. Diaz made her feature-length debut in 1994's live-action adaptation of The Mask, but the role merely displayed the actress's beauty without giving her a particularly substantial amount of material to explore. However, she would redefine the trajectory of her career with a string of well-received comedies, such as There's Something About Mary and Being John Malkovich, before once again shifting her focus to action adventures like Charlie's Angels and the Shrek franchise.

Throughout her career, Diaz seamlessly demonstrated an infectious charm and affability while also displaying seriously impressive dramatic and action movie chops. Furthermore, Diaz always appears like a genuinely decent person off-camera, which only makes it that much easier to root for her whenever she makes a media appearance. Combining those factors with her last major acting credit being from 2014, Cameron Diaz's return to acting is inherently exciting given her personality and the legacy she's established in the world of film and TV.

What To Expect From Netflix's Back In Action

Diaz and Foxx are expected to bring their comedic chops to the new Netflix movie.

Although Cameron Diaz was content with her retirement, the actress coming back to appear alongside Jamie Foxx leaves a lot for audiences familiar with both artists' careers. On one hand, Foxx is notable for his incredible range, as seen from his comedic beginnings with In Living Color and The Jamie Foxx Show to more emotionally charged work like Ray, Collateral, and Django Unchained. Furthermore, Foxx is one of the most consistent actors in the business, often appearing in two or three projects a year, which helps him stay sharp and relevant among newer and older audiences.

Diaz's comedic wit and familiarity with spy action movies via her work on the Charlie's Angels franchise naturally suggests that the two actors will be able to bring their respective strengths to a project seemingly tailor-made for their personas and areas of expertise. While 2014's Annie received mixed reviews from critics, the chemistry shared between Diaz and Foxx suggested that with the right material, they could deliver a truly unforgettable viewing experience. Despite Back in Action being a completely different genre, that chemistry is sure to carry over and reintroduce Cameron Diaz to the spotlight.