What just happened?
Netflix is dusting off a 2001 French drama and handing the baton to Adam Sandler. The streamer announced it’s remaking Laurent Cantet’s L’Emploi du temps — retitled Time Out — and yes, Sandler will take the lead.
The original, in a blink
The 2001 film follows a guy who loses his job but can’t bring himself to tell his family. Instead of fessing up, he invents a fake position in Geneva and buries himself in increasingly absurd lies to keep the household afloat. The result is equal parts tense and quietly devastating — a slow-motion crash of pride, denial, and bad decisions.
Who’s on the cast list?
Sandler won’t be flying solo. Willem Dafoe is attached as a major co-star, and the supporting lineup includes Gaby Hoffmann, F. Murray Abraham, Steve Zahn, and Adam Horovitz. Netflix hasn’t mapped actors to characters yet, so who plays who remains a fun guessing game.
Scott Cooper is steering the ship
Writer-director Scott Cooper will helm the remake. Cooper — who recently made waves with a Bruce Springsteen project — says the original film stuck with him and that now feels like the right moment to revisit its themes.
Why remake this now?
The story’s about more than a man and his fibs; it’s about identity, work, and the weird pressure to look like you’ve got it all together. In today’s climate — where job titles and self-worth often get tangled — that setup feels especially resonant. Expect a version that probes those questions while leaning into human awkwardness and darkly funny moments.
Release date?
None yet. Netflix has announced the project and the cast, but a premiere date is still under wraps. For now, file this under: intriguing remake with a dramatic core and a cast that could make the awkward truly unforgettable.