Adam Sandler to Star in Netflix Time Out Remake

Adam Sandler is set to star in an upcoming Netflix psychological drama titled "Time Out," a remake of the acclaimed 2001 French film "L'Emploi du Temps." The project, directed by Scott Cooper, reunites Sandler with the streaming service following his recent high-profile releases.

In the film, Sandler will portray Vincent, a man who loses his job but conceals the truth from his wife and family. Unable to face the reality, he maintains the pretense of going to work each day, weaving an increasingly elaborate web of deception. The lies escalate when he invents an investment scheme and solicits contributions from friends, pushing his life toward potential collapse. The story explores themes of identity, work, and self-worth amid personal and economic pressures.

Joining Sandler in the ensemble cast are Willem Dafoe, Gaby Hoffmann, F. Murray Abraham, Steve Zahn, and Adam Horovitz. Cooper, who also wrote the script and will produce alongside executive producer Tracey Landon, has long admired the original film. "I first encountered Laurent Cantet's film in 2001, and it's lived with me ever since," Cooper said in a statement. "I've been thinking about revisiting it for years, but now...