While Jamie Foxx is still on the mend from a yet to be disclosed medical complication – he was admitted to an Atlanta, Georgia hospital on April 13 – the show must go on.
With the 55-year-old in the hospital, production on Back in Action with costar Cameron Diaz has continued, and the crew has found a clever way to deal with his absence.
The Netflix movie's plot and release date have yet to be revealed, but will feature Cameron back in action; it's her first film in nearly ten years.
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As the actress returned to set while her co-star continues to recover, she has been filming instead opposite a double for Jamie, who appears to be a total doppelgänger in new photos taken on set.
In photos released on Tuesday, Jamie's dupe, named Chris, is seen next to Cameron, and has his exact facial hair and buzz-cut.
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It is still unclear when the Django Unchained actor will be able to leave the hospital and be back on set, relieving Chris of his stand-in duties.
© BackgridAs of Monday, he remained in the Atlanta medical facility, and while his family has been keeping the public updated on his condition, they have yet to provide details on what happened.
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His daughter, Corinne Foxx, 29, first alerted fans about her father's health crisis with a statement on April 13th shared to her personal Instagram on behalf of the Foxx family.
© GettyCorinne wrote: "We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday. Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery."
She added: "We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time," signed "Much love, The Foxx Family."
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