Actor Cameron Diaz said she is open to being involved in a sequel to the 1994 comedy "The Mask" if her former co-star Jim Carrey agreed.
In an interview with Access Hollywood, Diaz, who marked her comeback from a 10-year hiatus with a starring role in Netflix's "Back in Action," opened up about reprising her role as nightclub singer Tina Carlyle in "The Mask."
"If Jim's on board, I mean, I've been riding those coattails from day one," she said.
In the hit film, Carrey portrayed bank teller Stanley Ipkis, who discovers a mask that possesses him with the spirit of a magical trickster. Carrey previously expressed openness to returning for a sequel provided that there was a strong enough script.
"It has to be the right idea," Carrey told Comicbook.com.
"If somebody had the right idea, I guess. … It's not really about the money," Carrey said. "I joke about the money … but I never know. You can't be definite about these things. I said I'd like to retire, but I think I was talking more about power-resting. Because as soon as a good idea comes your way, or a group of people that you really enjoyed working with and stuff, it just — things tend to change."
Carrey also returned to Hollywood after a break to reprise his role as his role as chief villain Dr. Robotnik in "Sonic the Hedgehog 3." Two years before, he said he had "done enough" acting and was "fairly serious" about retiring. In a recent interview with E! News, he said the break was needed.
"I think whenever you step away from something — even if it's something you love — you get a new appreciation for it," Carrey, 62, said. "A different angle on the whole thing."
The "Ace Ventura" star said he's never taken himself "too seriously" and enjoyed the time away.
"I also value getting out of people's faces," Jim said. "Some people just want to be in people's faces all the time, and I don't, so I like to give them a rest."
Carrey added that he was grateful for his fans who have stuck with him.
"I appreciate it. I'm gratified by it," he said.
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