Cameron Diaz to Star in Troop Beverly Hills Sequel

Cameron Diaz is set to star in a sequel to the 1989 comedy Troop Beverly Hills, which is currently in development at TriStar Pictures. The project is being developed as a potential star vehicle for Diaz, marking a continuation of her return to acting following her role in the action-comedy Back in Action.

Clea DuVall is attached to write and direct the feature. This marks a reunion between DuVall and TriStar Pictures, as she previously directed the LGBTQ+ romantic comedy Happiest Season for the studio, which debuted on Hulu in 2020.

Production and Development

The film is being produced by Laurence Mark, known for his work on Dreamgirls and The Greatest Showman. Mark is producing the sequel alongside Diaz and her business partner, Katherine Power. Diaz and Power are also the co-founders of the organic wine brand Avaline.

While the project is officially in the works, specific plot details remain under wraps. The production serves as a follow-up to the original 1989 film, which has since developed a cult following.

Legacy of the Original Film

The original Troop Beverly Hills, released by Columbia Pictures in 1989, starred Shelley Long as Phyllis Nefler. The story focused on a pampered Beverly Hills socialite and housewife facing a divorce who attempts to prove her capability to her daughter by leading a troop of Wilderness Girls scouts.

The 1989 film was directed by Jeff Kanew from a script written by Margaret Oberman and Pamela Norris. The story was inspired by the real-life experiences of writer-producer Ava Fries while she ran her daughter’s Girl Scout troop.

The original cast included Craig T. Nelson, Betty Thomas, Mary Gross, Stephanie Beacham, Carla Gugino, and Jenny Lewis. At the time of its release, the film collected $8.5 million at the box office, a figure estimated at $22 million in current value.

Diaz’s History with Sony

This project brings Diaz back to working with Sony, the parent company of TriStar. Diaz has a history of successful collaborations with the studio, having starred in several high-grossing projects including:

• The 2000 reboot of the Charlie’s Angels franchise, which grossed over $200 million worldwide.
• The romantic comedy The Holiday, which also grossed over $200 million worldwide.
• The R-rated comedy Bad Teacher, which similarly exceeded $200 million at the global box office.

The upcoming sequel follows a period of absence from the screen for Diaz, who returned to acting in 2025 with Back in Action, starring opposite Jamie Foxx.