Adam Sandler Replaces Christian Bale in ‘Time Out’ Remake

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Scott Cooper’s upcoming film, Time Out, has seen a significant change in its cast. Christian Bale has left the project, and Adam Sandler will now take the lead role. This is a surprising move, considering Cooper and Bale have worked together successfully on several films – Out of the Furnace, Hostiles, and The Pale Blue Eye – and Time Out was meant to be their fourth collaboration. While Cooper has often spoken highly of working with Bale, the project didn’t work out for them. This change has opened the door for Sandler to land a major role.

Adam Sandler has promised to continue acting for many years, jokingly saying he plans to make at least 50 more movies, with at least 25 of them being worthwhile. According to World of Reel, his upcoming film, directed by Cooper, is expected to be one of those good movies. Sandler will star in the psychological thriller as a man who, after losing his job, builds a complex network of lies to hide the truth, even falsely claiming to work for the United Nations.

Time Out is a new version of the highly praised 2001 French film, L’Emploi du temps. The original film gained recognition at major international film festivals like Venice, Toronto, and New York, earning excellent reviews for its insightful portrayal of modern work-related stress. It received a 95% positive rating from critics and an 80% approval rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

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2026-02-06 17:11