was seen on set as she continues her after a decade of a more private life.
The 53-year-old actress showed that she still has her acting chops as she had an unhappy look on her face while filming in on Wednesday.
She looked stylish as she sported a long leopard-patterned coat along with black skinny jeans and leather booties.
The Mask star carried along a large black bag which was draped on her shoulder while running on the sidewalk in the Big Apple.
Her signature blonde locks were put in a messy bun as she showcased her evergreen looks with minimal make-up on her face.
Diaz certainly seemed in her element despite few acting roles since 2014's Annie.
Cameron Diaz was seen on set as she continues her slow return into the limelight after a decade of a more private life
While details of the film are vague, Cameron will share the big screen with , who is directing and co-wrote the screenplay.
The plot sees Merchant's character work at an upscale New York hotel, though he needs a wife for the sake of appearances.
He strikes a deal with a struggling stand up comic, played by Diaz, who is desperate for health insurance.
While their fake marriage starts as purely a transaction, a teaser for the movie hints it could end in unexpected romance between the pair.
Other names attached to the film include John Segarra, and comedian Joy Ride.
Cameron has slowly been returning to the spotlight and .
It had been her first film project in 10 years after she took a lengthy break from Hollywood.
She had devoted time to motherhood and .
The 53-year-old actress showed that she still has her acting chops as she had an unhappy look on her face while filming in New York City on Wednesday
She looked stylish as she sported a long leopard-patterned coat along with black skinny jeans and leather booties
'That was what I was putting most of my focus on. If I was doing anything other than just sort of being a mom and living my day-to-day,' she said in a behind-the-scenes Netflix interview for the film Back In Action.
'That was pretty much it. I'm just trying to stay alive just like every other mother. I'm just trying to keep it going.'
She now has a number of other projects under her belt, including reprising her role of Princess Fiona in Shrek 5.
Diaz has also been cast in another Netflix action comedy titled Bad Day - which she was .
The star took on a leading role in the movie alongside other cast members such as Danielle Brooks, Mark Duplass and Ed O'Neill.
The premise is: 'A single mother struggles to fulfill a small promise to her daughter during the most devastating day she's ever faced,' per IMDB.
