The Maskstar Cameron Diaz is keen to reunite with Jim Carrey and return to the role that first made her a household name. Based on the comic book series of the same name,Carrey’s iconic 1994 comedyserved as Diaz’s first movie role and would cement her as one of the most sought-after actors of the decade. Despite a disastrous 2005 sequel without his participation, there have been multiple calls to see Carrey return to the franchise. Late last year, the comedian admitted that he was still open to a potential sequel, given a good enough idea is found.
During a recent interview withAccess Hollywoodfor her new Netflix movieBack in Action, Diaz was told of Carrey’s own interest in returning forThe Mask 2and was asked if she would be willing to return alongside him. Seemingly unaware of Carrey’s interest in returning to the franchise, Diaz enthusiastically suggested thatshe would be onboard forThe Mask 2in the event that Carrey is involved. Check out her response and the video below:
Oh my god, did he say that? If Jim’s on board, I mean, I’ve been riding those coattails from day one.
What Cameron Diaz’s Comments Mean For The Mask 2
The Movie Desperately Needs A Proper Sequel
With 1994’sThe Maskproving a major box office success, and continuing Carrey’s astonishing rise as one of the breakout comedic talents of the time, it was not surprising that plans to have him return for a sequel were set in motion shortly after its release. Ultimately, however,Carrey would pass on the opportunity, forcing plans for the sequel to be overhauled into a standalone story that would introduce a whole new protagonist in the form of Jamie Kennedy’s Tim Avery in2005’sSon of the Mask.
With Diaz currently undergoing her own career resurgence following an extended break from the acting profession, a potential return to her first starring role would be the perfect vehicle for her return to the public eye.
With the first sequel toThe Masklambasted by critics and stumbling at the box office, Diaz’s most recent comments could potentially see the franchise find a much-needed course correction anddeliver a sequel befitting the original movie’s enormous success. With Diaz currently undergoing her own career resurgence following an extended break from the acting profession, a potential return to her first starring role would be the perfect vehicle for her return to the public eye. Moreover, with Carrey’s own continued success with theSonic the Hedgehogmovies, the timing has never been better.
Our Take On Diaz & Carrey Returning For A Proper Mask Sequel
Hopefully The Right Sequel Story Can Be Found
WithSon of the Maskfrequently touted as one of theworst sequels ever made, most audiences would be keen to see Carrey’s and Diaz’s groundbreaking comedy finally be given the kind of follow-up it deserves. With both stars now expressing their willingness to return, hopefully it will not be too much longer before a suitable story can be found to lure them both back. Moreover, with Diaz’s own comedic sensibilities having been greatly refined since their last shared outing, seeing her reteam with Carrey forThe Mask2could provide her with one of her most exciting movie prospects yet.
The Mask
Cast
Based on the comic series, The Mask is an action-comedy movie that stars Jim Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss, a mild-mannered bank teller with bad luck regarding life and women. However, his fortunes are reversed when he stumbled upon a mythical Mask said to belong to the Norse god of mischief, Loki. When Stanley puts the mask on, he becomes a cartoonish, comedic, and violent troublemaker with powers out of this world.
