Cameron Diaz & Stephen Merchant Amazon MGM Studios Rom-Com Adds Josh Segarra & Sherry Cola

Best Medicine's Josh Segarra and comedian and Joy Ride actress Sherry Cola join the cast of the untitled romantic comedy.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Josh Segarra and Sherry Cola have joined the cast of an untitled romantic comedy starring Cameron Diaz and Stephen Merchant at Amazon MGM Studios. Merchant is directing and co-wrote the screenplay with John Butler. The film follows a workaholic Brit (Merchant) who needs a wife for appearances and strikes a deal with a struggling stand-up comic (Diaz), leading to an unexpected romance.

Why it matters

The addition of Segarra and Cola to the cast of this high-profile romantic comedy project further bolsters the ensemble and brings in talented actors with strong television and film credits. The film also marks another collaboration between Amazon and MGM Studios, continuing the integration of the two companies after Amazon's acquisition of MGM.

The details

Segarra is known for his roles in series like Best Medicine, The Big Door Prize, and Heels, while Cola has appeared in shows like Nobody Wants This and Shrinking, as well as films like Bride Hard and Shortcomings. In the rom-com, Segarra and Cola will join Diaz and Merchant, who are playing the lead roles.

  • The film is currently in production.

The players

Cameron Diaz

American actress who is starring in the lead role of the struggling stand-up comic.

Stephen Merchant

British writer, director, and actor who is directing the film and co-wrote the screenplay.

Josh Segarra

American actor who is joining the cast and is known for his roles in series like Best Medicine and Heels.

Sherry Cola

American comedian and actress who is joining the cast and has appeared in shows like Nobody Wants This and Shrinking.

Lee Eisenberg

Producer on the film through his work with Point Grey Pictures.

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What they’re saying

“Josh Segarra and Sherry Cola are boarding the untitled romantic comedy starring Cameron Diaz and Stephen Merchant at Amazon MGM Studios.”

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Author (deadline.com)

What’s next

The film is currently in production, with no specific release date announced yet.

The takeaway

The addition of talented actors like Segarra and Cola to the cast of this Amazon MGM Studios romantic comedy project further strengthens the ensemble and continues the integration of the two companies following Amazon's acquisition of MGM.