Dustin Hoffman and Adam Sandler to Star in Family Drama 'Time Out'

Legendary Actors Reunite on Screen After Nine Years

Dustin Hoffman and Adam Sandler are set to reunite for Scott Cooper's project 'Time Out.' The film has already received the green light from streaming service Netflix, with filming scheduled to begin next month in Vancouver. The movie will offer a fresh take on the French drama 'Time Out' (origin titled 'L'Emploi du temps') by Laurent Cantet, released in 2001.

The premiere is expected to be a major event for Netflix, considering the cult status of its lead actors and the return to themes of family relationships and personal crises, which connect both films.

An Actor's Reunion

For Hoffman and Sandler, this marks their second on-screen collaboration following the drama 'The Meyerowitz Stories' (2017), where they convincingly portrayed father and son. In 'Time Out,' they will once again embody family dynamics: Hoffman takes on the role of the father, with Sandler as his son.

Plot and Adaptation

The film is based on the French drama 'Time Out' ('L'Emploi du temps'), which was award-winning at the Venice Film Festival. The story follows a man who loses his job but conceals this from his loved ones. The lie gradually plunges him into an existential crisis, creating tension within his family and personal life. The adaptation will retain the central theme while expanding on the nuances of the characters' relationships and emotional depth.

Production

Filming will take place in Vancouver under the direction of Scott Cooper. Netflix is serving as both producer and distributor for the project. Details regarding additional cast members and the exact premiere date have not yet been disclosed.