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Cameron Diaz Returns to Rom-Com Genre with New Project
The actress is set to star alongside Stephen Merchant in an untitled romantic comedy.
Mar. 10, 2026 at 4:11pm
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After a long break from acting, Cameron Diaz is making a comeback in the rom-com genre. She is set to star alongside Stephen Merchant in an untitled romantic comedy, where she will play a struggling stand-up comedian who enters a fake marriage with Merchant's character, a British workaholic at a bougie New York hotel. The film is being produced by Merchant, Lee Eisenberg, and the team at Point Grey Pictures, which includes Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
Why it matters
Diaz's return to the rom-com genre is exciting for fans, as her previous roles in iconic films like "The Holiday," "My Best Friend's Wedding," and "There's Something About Mary" helped define her career. This new project marks her first true rom-com since 2014, and it will be interesting to see her take on the role of a stand-up comedian.
The details
The untitled romantic comedy will follow Merchant's character, a British workaholic at a high-end New York hotel, who needs to find a wife. Diaz will play a struggling stand-up comedian who agrees to enter a fake marriage with Merchant's character in order to get health insurance. The film is being directed and co-written by Merchant, and the ensemble cast also includes Sherry Cola, Josh Segarra, Lisa Gilroy, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Dustin Ybarra, and Fabrizio Guido.
- Diaz's last true rom-com was in 2014, with "Sex Tape" and "The Other Woman".
- Her next movie, "Outcome," will be released on Apple TV on April 10, 2026.
- "Shrek 5," which Diaz will also star in, is set to be released in 2027.
The players
Cameron Diaz
An American actress known for her roles in iconic romantic comedies such as "The Holiday," "My Best Friend's Wedding," and "There's Something About Mary." She is making a comeback to the genre with this new untitled project.
Stephen Merchant
A British writer, director, radio presenter, comedian, and actor who is co-writing and directing the untitled romantic comedy starring Diaz.
Point Grey Pictures
A production company co-founded by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, which is producing the untitled romantic comedy.
What they’re saying
“Now, no matter what, I'd be stoked for this movie. The premise is so fun, and I love the idea of Diaz playing a stand-up comedian.”
— Riley Utley, Author
What’s next
The release date for the untitled romantic comedy is currently unknown, but Diaz's next project, "Outcome," will be available on Apple TV on April 10, 2026.
The takeaway
Cameron Diaz's return to the rom-com genre is an exciting development for fans of the beloved actress. Her previous roles in iconic films of the genre have cemented her status as a shining star, and this new project promises to showcase her comedic talents in a fresh way as she plays a struggling stand-up comedian.
