Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx Sign on for Netflix Action-Comedy

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx have teamed up for a new action-comedy for Netflix

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx will star in a new action-comedy for Netflix. Deadline first reported the news, and the streaming service confirmed it shortly after. The film is titled "Back in Action", and it will be directed by Seth Gordon.

Diaz and Foxx play a retired couple who are forced to go back into action

Diaz will play a woman who has given up her life of crime to become a stay-at-home mom. Foxx will play her husband, a former secret agent who is now working as a security guard. When their peaceful life is interrupted by a group of dangerous criminals, they are forced to team up and use their old skills to save the day.

The film is expected to begin production in the fall of 2022, and it is set to be released on Netflix in 2023.

Diaz has not starred in a film since 2014's "Annie", and this will be her first role since she announced her retirement from acting in 2018. Foxx has been more active in recent years, starring in films such as "Baby Driver" and "Project Power".

The pairing of Diaz and Foxx is sure to generate excitement among fans of both actors. The two have never worked together before, and their chemistry on-screen is sure to be electric.

Netflix has been investing heavily in original content in recent years, and "Back in Action" is one of the most high-profile projects to date. The film has all the makings of a hit, and it is sure to be one of the most talked-about films of 2023.