Coming off the back of Happy Gilmore 2 breaking streaming records and Jay Kelly earning serious critical praise, Adam Sandler isn’t slowing down. His next Netflix project is Time Out — a deeply unsettling psychological drama directed by Scott Cooper, and the cast attached to it makes this one of the most anticipated films of 2027.
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Time Out Netflix Film — Everything at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | Time Out |
| Type | Feature Film |
| Director / Writer | Scott Cooper (The Pale Blue Eye, Hostiles) |
| Lead | Adam Sandler as Vincent |
| Based On | L’Emploi du temps (2001 French film) |
| Filming Starts | March 31 – May 30, 2026 |
| Filming Location | Vancouver, Canada & San Francisco, USA |
| Expected Release | 2027 |
What Is Time Out About?
Time Out is an English-language remake of Laurent Cantet’s acclaimed 2001 French film L’Emploi du temps. The story follows Vincent, a man who loses his long-time consulting job but cannot bring himself to tell his family. Instead, he invents an elaborate fictional career — complete with fake business trips, a prestigious-sounding position in Geneva, and shady investment schemes to maintain the family’s lifestyle.
What starts as desperate self-preservation quietly unravels into a psychological trap of his own making. The film explores the crushing weight of identity tied to professional success, the suffocating expectations of community, and how far a person will go to protect an illusion. Think: Uncut Gems energy but grounded in quiet domestic dread. For more upcoming Netflix thriller releases, check out our full coverage at TechnoSports.
Star-Studded Cast
| Actor | Known For |
|---|---|
| Adam Sandler | Jay Kelly, Hustle, Uncut Gems |
| Willem Dafoe | Poor Things, Spider-Man |
| F. Murray Abraham | The White Lotus, Amadeus |
| Gaby Hoffmann | C’mon C’mon, Transparent |
| Steve Zahn | The White Lotus, George & Tammy |
| Adam Horovitz | While We’re Young, Beastie Boys |
This is the kind of ensemble that signals awards season ambitions. Sandler reuniting with serious dramatic material — alongside Willem Dafoe and F. Murray Abraham no less — has early Oscar conversation written all over it.
The Creative Team
Director Scott Cooper will also write and produce, joined by veteran producer Jon Kilik (The Hunger Games, Foxcatcher) and executive producer Tracey Landon (Maestro). Cinematographer Masanobu Takayanagi, Cooper’s long-time collaborator on Hostiles and The Pale Blue Eye, will handle visuals — promising the film’s signature cold, atmospheric tension. Stay updated on all major Netflix film announcements with our ongoing coverage at TechnoSports.
FAQs
Q: What French film is Netflix’s Time Out based on?
It’s a remake of Laurent Cantet’s acclaimed 2001 French film L’Emploi du temps, which follows a man who secretly loses his job and fabricates an entirely fictional professional life to hide it from his family.
Q: When does Adam Sandler’s Time Out start filming and when will it release?
Principal photography is scheduled from late March to May 2026, filmed in Vancouver and San Francisco, with a likely 2027 release on Netflix.
