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Express Tribune
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Cameron Diaz confirms Netflix comeback with new action comedy after Back in Action success
Cameron Diaz is continuing her triumphant return to Hollywood with another major Netflix project. After the global success of Back in Action, which became Netflix's sixth biggest movie of all time, Diaz has officially signed on to star in Bad Day, an upcoming action comedy directed by Jury Duty's Jake Szymanski. Back in Action marked Diaz's first role after an 11-year unofficial retirement, and its strong performance proved her star power hasn't faded. Now, Bad Day signals that her return to acting isn't just a one-off, but the start of a full-fledged career revival. Written by Office Christmas Party screenwriter Laura Solon, Bad Day follows a single mother navigating the worst day of her life while trying to keep her daughter happy. The film has already drawn early comparisons to Joel Schumacher's 1993 cult classic Falling Down. Production is expected to begin in the coming months across New York and New Jersey. Diaz, known for her iconic roles in The Mask and There's Something About Mary, is leaning into the genre that made her a household name—action-comedy. With Netflix doubling down on '90s-era stars and revivals like Happy Gilmore 2, Diaz's latest move could mark a new golden phase of her career. As fans eagerly await the release of Bad Day, many are celebrating Diaz's consistent return to the screen. If the film follows the success of Back in Action, it could solidify her comeback as one of the most successful in recent Hollywood history.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Olivia Munn claims ‘The Newsroom' director tried to 'ruin' her career: 'He kept trying to force me to...'
Olivia Munn opened up about troubling encounters with a recurring director during her time on HBO's 'The Newsroom,' which went on from 2012 to 2014. She explained that the disagreement centred on her portrayal of Sloan Sabbith, particularly in scenes meant to show romantic chemistry with Don Keefer's performance as Tom Sadoski. Olivia Munn's words On a recent episode of Dax Shepard 's Armchair Expert podcast, Munn recalled, 'He kept trying to force me to carry that storyline only on my side… 'Can you look out at him and smile?' And I'm like, 'Why? She's busy doing this.' Or, 'Can you stop and snuggle up to him or flirt with him?' Or, 'Can you give him a kiss?' And I'm like, 'This is in the middle of working.'' Accusations of unprofessional behaviour Tension escalated off-screen when Munn was on the verge of landing a new film role. She received a call from her manager saying, 'Hey, you're gonna get the role. But… another director… says that, on The Newsroom, you were late all the time and really combative.' Refuting the claims, Munn pointed out practical facts, quoting, 'I lived seven minutes from there. I was never late… He just was trying to bash me.' Thankfully, Munn secured the part despite the director's alleged campaign against her. As she remarked, 'I still got the role. But I will always remember that… he wanted to ruin my chances of getting anything else.' A shift in perspective The ordeal, she shared, led her to rethink her career trajectory. Speaking with The Daily Beast, she reflected, 'This kind of dynamic… has really changed the way that I think about my career and what I want… I truly just wanna do great work that I'm happy with. And I wanna live an easy, happy life. I don't need to get to the next echelon.' Continued success and moving forward Despite the hurdles, Munn remained resilient. Her post-Newsroom projects include 'Office Christmas Party,' 'Ocean's Eight,' and 'X‑Men: Apocalypse,' and she now headlines the dark comedy 'Your Friends & Neighbors' alongside Jon Hamm, which is on Apple TV+.
