Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz are reuniting.
After sharing the screen in 1999 Any Sunday and the 2014s AnnieThe actors are preparing to reunite for Netflix’s new movie Back to Action.
This is not only the third time they have shared the screen, it is also Diaz’s first film since 2014 when he left acting to focus on family and found the Avaline wine company.
“@iamjamiefoxx only you can move me! I can’t wait to have a blast!” Diaz wrote on Instagram in June 2022 when the cast was announced.
Foxx also praised Diaz’s talent and bringing him back in front of the camera while talking to him. fun tonight.
“Cameron is an incredible strength and has done so much in this business. We love him,” she said of her desire to include him in the project. “Literally, ‘Want to have some fun? Just have some fun!’ And I think that’s what made him the way he is.”
Filming began in London at the end of 2022 before eventually moving to Atlanta. Most recently, during filming, Foxx’s daughter, Corinne Foxx, made a statement on Instagram announcing that the actress was recovering after facing a “medical complication”, stating that she was recovering and was “on track to recover.”
From the cast to the shooting details, here’s everything you need to know. Back to Action.
who is in the cast Back to Action?
Diaz and Foxx have a star-studded cast joining them for the movie. In November 2022, Kyle Chandler and Glenn Close signed on, and in February 2023, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, McKenna Roberts and Rylan Jackson were added to the roster.
Why Back to Action about?
Ever since the movie was announced, Netflix has been tight-lipped about details about the plot. But in July 2022, a source told PEOPLE that the action-comedy was “the perfect movie project” for Diaz to return.
who is running Back to Action?
The film is directed by Seth Gordon, best known for his comedy films. Scary Bosses, identity thief And Coast Guard.
when did he Back to Action start shooting?
Filming began in December 2022 when Diaz and Foxx were seen filming various scenes, including a speedboat ride around London and a walk through a snow-covered forest. Production later moved to Atlanta, as Diaz and Close were seen filming a scene on a soccer field in April 2023.
That same month, Foxx’s daughter, Corinne Foxx, made a statement on Instagram, announcing that the actress had recovered after facing a “medical complication”. “Fortunately, she is on her way to recovery through prompt response and great care. We know how much she is loved and appreciate your prayers,” the statement said. “The family wants privacy during this time.”
A Foxx representative did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
where can you watch Back to Action?
The movie can be watched on Netflix. It’s unclear whether it will have a limited theatrical release like other Netflix originals such as the 2022s. Glass Onion: The Mystery of Removing a Knife.
When it will be Back to Action to be released?
The film does not currently have a release date, but production is expected to be completed in April and could be released in late 2023.