Cameron Diaz Leads ‘Troop Beverly Hills’ Sequel for TriStar Pictures
Cameron Diaz is set to lead a sequel to the beloved ’80s comedy, Troop Beverly Hills, which is currently in development at TriStar Pictures. This highly anticipated project marks her reunion with Sony after a successful career that includes iconic films such as the Charlie’s Angels reboot and The Holiday.
Cameron Diaz’s New Role
The sequel to Troop Beverly Hills will see Diaz taking on a prominent role, although plot specifics remain undisclosed. Clea DuVall is directing the film, following her success with the LGBTQ+ romantic comedy Happiest Season. DuVall also wrote the script for this new project.
Production Details
- Director: Clea DuVall
- Producers: Laurence Mark, Cameron Diaz, Katherine Power
- Production Company: TriStar Pictures
Laurence Mark, known for his work on The Greatest Showman and Dreamgirls, joins Diaz and Power, who co-founded the organic wine brand Avaline. The original Troop Beverly Hills, released in 1989, was inspired by the life of writer-producer Ava Fries and starred Shelley Long.
Cameron Diaz’s Career Highlights
After a lengthy hiatus from acting, Diaz made a notable return last year in Back in Action, which co-starred Jamie Foxx. This action-comedy attracted 46.8 million views within its first three days, marking a significant achievement for Netflix. It became the platform’s seventh most-popular film of all time.
Upcoming Projects
- Outcome: A dark comedy directed by Jonah Hill, releasing on April 10.
- Shrek 5: Diaz will reprise her role as Princess Fiona, set to premiere on December 23.
- Bad Day: An action-comedy directed by Jake Szymanski, expected to be available on Netflix.
- Untitled Rom-Com: Starring opposite Stephen Merchant for Amazon MGM.
With multiple projects lined up, Diaz seems to be revitalizing her acting career after stepping away for over a decade. Her fans eagerly await the sequel to Troop Beverly Hills, hoping for another entertaining performance that captures the charm of the original film.
Clea DuVall’s Background
Clea DuVall has established herself as a versatile talent in the industry. Her film, Happiest Season, became Hulu’s most-watched original film during its launch weekend in 2020. She has also co-created and starred in the animated series HouseBroken and directed projects such as The Intervention and episodes of Poker Face.
As DuVall steps into the director’s chair for Troop Beverly Hills, her diverse experience positions her well to bring a fresh take on the classic story. Both Diaz and DuVall’s collaboration promises an exciting blend of nostalgia and contemporary vision for fans and new audiences alike.
