Thescreescore – In a significant development for fans of a beloved 1980s comedy, Cameron Diaz is set to headline a forthcoming sequel to the 37-year-old cult classic, Troop Beverly Hills. This announcement further solidifies Diaz’s much-anticipated return to the silver screen following a decade-long hiatus, positioning her at the forefront of one of Hollywood’s more unexpected revivals.
Diaz, whose illustrious career spanned from the 1990s through the early 2010s, stepped away from acting to "reclaim her life," as she famously put it. Her comeback began with the upcoming 2025 action-comedy Back in Action, and she’s since accumulated an impressive slate of projects. This includes re-embodying her iconic role as Fiona in Shrek 5, a starring turn in Jonah Hill’s Apple TV dark comedy Outcome, the action-packed Bad Day, and the intriguing Reenactment alongside Benicio del Toro and Ana de Armas. The addition of Troop Beverly Hills 2 now marks another exciting chapter in her resurgence.
Reported by Deadline, the sequel is currently in development at TriStar Pictures, with specific plot details being kept under wraps. Acclaimed filmmaker Clea DuVall is attached to write and direct, a reunion with TriStar following her work on the 2020 holiday hit Happiest Season, which featured Kristen Stewart and Aubrey Plaza. Diaz herself will take on a producing role alongside her business partner Katherine Power, with whom she co-founded the organic wine brand Avaline. They are joined by veteran producer Laurence Mark, known for The Greatest Showman and Dreamgirls. This project also sees Diaz re-engaging with Sony, TriStar’s parent company, after previous collaborations on films like the Charlie’s Angels reboot, The Holiday, and the R-rated comedy Bad Teacher.
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The original Troop Beverly Hills, released in 1989, starred Shelley Long as Phyllis Nefler, a recently divorced socialite from Beverly Hills. In an effort to bond with her daughter, Hannah (played by Jenny Lewis), Phyllis takes charge of a local Wilderness Girls troop. Despite her lack of outdoor expertise, Phyllis unexpectedly becomes a maternal figure to the diverse group of girls. Their journey takes a comedic turn when they clash with a rival troop, culminating in a jamboree competition to safeguard their troop’s existence. The film also featured Craig T. Nelson as Phyllis’s ex-husband, Freddy Nefler, and Betty Thomas as the formidable rival troop leader, Velda Plendor.
Upon its initial release, Troop Beverly Hills faced a chilly reception from critics, reflected in its dismal 14% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and struggled at the box office, grossing only $8.5 million against an $18 million budget. However, over the decades, it steadily garnered a dedicated following, cementing its status as a cult classic, evidenced by a "Fresh" audience score of 62% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Given that the new production is explicitly a sequel rather than a remake, it’s widely speculated that Cameron Diaz will portray a new character, likely one with a significant connection to the Nefler family or the original film’s narrative. The 1989 movie drew inspiration from writer and producer Ava Fries’ personal experiences leading her daughter’s Girl Scouts troop. Whether the forthcoming sequel will similarly tap into real-life anecdotes from its creative team remains unconfirmed, adding another layer of intrigue to this highly anticipated project on thescreescore.com.
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