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EXCLUSIVE: After landing the coveted package last year, Apple Original Films is assembling a big cast for Jonah Hill’s dark comedy. Result. Cameron Diaz is in final negotiations to co-star alongside Keanu Reeves, who is also in final negotiations, in the film that Hill will direct.
Co-written by Hill and Ezra Woods, Result follows Reef (Reeves), a damaged Hollywood star who must delve into the dark depths of his past to confront his demons and make amends after being extorted with a mysterious video clip. An Apple Studios production, the film will be produced by Matt Dines, Ali Goodwin and Hill under their Strong Baby banner.
The film marks the latest collaboration between Hill and Apple Original Films; They are also developing a Grateful Dead biopic with Martin Scorsese’s Sikelia Productions, which will be directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. Hill stars in and produces under Strong Baby with Dines and Goodwin.
After taking a long break from acting, Díaz, known for her roles in hits like Bad teacher, the mask and There’s something about Mary, is making a strong comeback, starring this year in the Netflix action comedy Back in action in front of Jamie Foxx. Result will mark his first role since Sony Annie in 2014.
Since then, Díaz has still been busy on other fronts as she added authorship to her list of accomplishments with the 2014 publication of the New York Times bestseller. The Body Book: The Law of Hunger, the Science of Strength, and Other Ways to Love Your Wonderful Bodyfollowed by The Longevity Book: The Science of Aging, the Biology of Strength, and the Privilege of Time in 2017. In 2020, Cameron and serial entrepreneur Katherine Power launched Avaline, a collection of organically grown wines.
Diaz is represented by LBI Entertainment CEO Rick Yorn.