Jamie Foxx is seen on set of Back In Action for the FIRST time as he returns to filming with co-star Cameron Diaz… nine months after near-death health scare

Jamie Foxx has officially returned to the set of his upcoming film, Back In Action, for the first time following his near-death emergency nine months earlier.

The 56-year-old Django Unchained actor — whose daughter Corrine recently got engaged — was also spotted with his co-star, Cameron Diaz, as he prepared to film scenes for the action comedy in Atlanta on Saturday.

The Oscar winner kept it casual by wearing a black long-sleeved sweater and dark blue pants.

He also donned black ankle socks and comfortable white sneakers tied with laces.

Foxx strolled out, shoving his hands in the pockets of his pants, and was soon joined by The Mask actress, who also dressed for the busy day of filming.

She wore fitted black pants and a plain white shirt with a light brown vest on top.

Diaz also donned a pair of white sneakers and let her blonde locks flow naturally down her shoulders.

At one point, the pair were spotted walking side by side while walking down a sidewalk.

The Netflix film is directed by Seth Gordon and also stars Glenn Close, Andrew Scott and Kyle Chandler.

The project’s plot synopsis has remained largely under wraps, and a firm release date has yet to be announced.

Notably, in April last year, while filming Back In Action in Georgia, Jamie was admitted to hospital – which was revealed by his daughter Corinne at the time.

Most details about the actor’s medical issue have remained private, but in May 2023, she took to her Instagram Stories to provide an update on Foxx’s condition.

‘My father has been recovering from hospital for weeks. In fact, he played pickleball yesterday! Thank you for everyone’s prayers and support!’

Jamie also took to social media to express his gratitude for the overwhelming support he has received following a medical emergency on April 11.

‘Appreciate all the love!!! I feel blessed,” he wrote to his fans and followers. Social media users, including celebrities, jumped to the comments section to continue sending their love to the Ray actor.

His good friend, Kevin Hart, had also given a positive update around the same time when he appeared on an episode of the series. Impulsive podcast.

The comedian explained to host Logan Paul: “I’m lucky to have the relationship that I have with Jamie and just being able to check on him and stuff like that.”

The Me Time actor added that Foxx’s family “stayed tight and for reasons that are kind of true, because Jamie has always been a private person to some extent.”

Kevin stated that the outpouring of love has had a major impact on Jamie’s recovery. “The nice thing is he’s getting better in his situation, and you know, everyone’s prayers, everyone’s love, energy. All that stuff is seen and felt.”

“So in this case, man, you just want the guy to get out of the situation and then go home,” the Die Hart star continued.

“You know, I don’t know the details or the exact details of what’s going on, but as far as I know there’s a lot of progress and a world of better, man.”

The comedian added movingly about his close friend, “So you know, my love, synergy and energy goes out to him. He is needed, he is needed. I know he knows that.

“I know he feels that because there has been an outpouring of support in this regard. So I can only hope that this continues,” Hart added of the Oscar winner.

Last December, Jamie made his first public appearance since his health recovery.

He attended the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Cinema and Television: Honoring Black, Latino and AAPI Achievements event.

Foxx received the Vanguard Award for his performance in The Burial and as he took the stage, he gave an emotional 12-minute speech to the audience, per The Hollywood Reporter.

The star revealed that he couldn’t “walk” six months earlier, going on to say, “I couldn’t do that six months ago, I couldn’t really walk to (the stage).”

The Ray actor then humorously said, “And I’m not a clone, I’m not a clone. I know a lot of people who say I was cloned there.’

‘I want to thank everyone. “I’ve been through something, I’ve been through something,” he also added.

‘It feels good to be here. I cherish every minute now, it’s different. I wouldn’t wish what I’ve been through on my worst enemy, because it’s tough when it’s almost over, when you see the tunnel.”

Jamie continued, “I saw the tunnel, I didn’t see the light. It was hot in that tunnel too, I don’t know where I went. “S**t, am I going to the right place?”

Also in December, Foxx celebrated his 56th birthday by taking to Instagram and expressing his gratitude for all the prayers during his healthy recovery.

‘This birthday is a special one… I want to start by thanking everyone who prayed for me when I was in a bad way… here lately I’ve been able to thank some of you personally, but I want to say to everyone : You.’

“I NEED EVERY PRAYER… you got me through… I was able to make it through today because of your prayers… I consider you all my family…” he also wrote.