Cameron Diaz is currently filming her new Netflix action comedy, Bad Day, in multiple New Jersey locations. On Thursday, October 9, the 53-year-old actress was seen shooting scenes at a gas station in Jersey City with co-star Rhenzy Feliz. Diaz wore a green jacket over a blue plaid shirt and jeans; Feliz, 27, appeared in a camouflage-print vest over a red hoodie and jean shorts.
The film, announced in July, tells the story of a single mother determined to keep a promise to her daughter on what becomes the most difficult day of her life. Bad Day is directed by Jake Szymanski, known for Jury Duty and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, and written by Laura Solon, who also wrote Office Christmas Party. The cast includes Jessica Belkin and Emma Pearson in supporting roles.
- Cameron Diaz is filming Netflix’s Bad Day, directed by Jake Szymanski and written by Laura Solon.
- Scenes have been shot in Jersey City, Perth Amboy, Plainfield, Bloomfield, and East Windsor.
- The movie features Rhenzy Feliz, Ben Schwartz, Danielle Brooks, and Ed O’Neill, and is part of Netflix’s expanding New Jersey productions.
Filming Moves Through Multiple New Jersey Towns
Over recent weeks, Diaz has filmed Bad Day scenes in several parts of New Jersey. The production has taken place in Jersey City, Plainfield, Bloomfield, and Perth Amboy. On October 9, filming continued in Perth Amboy for a sequence where Diaz’s character rushes into a bank.
In addition to these locations, a second production unit temporarily closed Route 133 in East Windsor last week for filming and is expected to do so again. Residents have been brought in as extras for several scenes, adding a community presence to the shoot.
Alongside Diaz and Feliz, the cast features Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation, Sonic the Hedgehog), Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple, Orange Is the New Black), Ed O’Neill (Modern Family, Married… with Children), John Higgins (Saturday Night Live’s Please Don’t Destroy), Jessica Belkin (The Hunting Wives), and Emma Pearson (Gingerbread Kids).
Diaz’s Return to Acting After Nearly a Decade
Bad Day represents another milestone in Cameron Diaz’s return to acting after nearly ten years away from Hollywood. Her comeback began earlier this year with Netflix’s Back in Action, co-starring Jamie Foxx. Before that, her most recent film was Annie (2014), also with Foxx.
Off-screen, Diaz’s personal life remains in focus. She married Benji Madden of Good Charlotte in 2015, and they have two children: daughter Raddix, born in 2019, and son Cardinal, born in 2024.
Over her career, Diaz has appeared in a range of popular films, including There’s Something About Mary, The Mask, Being John Malkovich, Gangs of New York, Charlie’s Angels, My Best Friend’s Wedding, A Life Less Ordinary, Shrek, The Holiday, and Bad Teacher.
Netflix Expands Its Production Footprint in New Jersey
Bad Day is one of several Netflix projects currently in production across New Jersey as the streaming platform increases its presence in the state. The company plans to open a major studio complex at the former Fort Monmouth site by 2028.
Netflix’s current New Jersey productions include Jennifer Lopez’s thriller The Last Mrs. Parrish, based on the bestselling novel, and the Olympic boxing drama Fight for ’84, starring Jamie Foxx. Additionally, Dan Levy’s series Big Mistakes, featuring Laurie Metcalf and Taylor Ortega, who grew up in East Windsor, is filming in the region.
