Beastie Boys' Ad-Rock Joins Cast of Upcoming Adam Sandler Netflix Film

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Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz of the iconic hip-hop group Beastie Boys has joined the cast of the upcoming Netflix movie 'Time Out,' starring Adam Sandler. The film, which is based on a 2001 French movie called 'L'Emploi du temps,' follows a recently fired man who tries to conceal the truth from his family by spinning a web of lies, including creating an investment scheme.

Why it matters

Horovitz's involvement in the project marks another high-profile acting role for the Beastie Boys member, who has previously appeared in films like 'While We're Young' and 'Golden Exits.' The star-studded cast for 'Time Out' also includes acclaimed actors like Willem Dafoe, Gaby Hoffmann, and F. Murray Abraham.

The details

In 'Time Out,' Sandler plays the lead role of Vince, a man who 'can't bring himself to tell his wife and family' that he's lost his job. Instead, he creates an elaborate ruse, including an investment scheme, to hide the truth from his loved ones. Horovitz, known as Ad-Rock, will appear in a supporting role in the film, which is based on the 2001 French movie 'L'Emploi du temps.'

• The film 'Time Out' is an upcoming Netflix release, but an official release date has not yet been announced.

What’s next

Netflix has not yet announced an official release date for 'Time Out,' but the film is expected to debut on the streaming platform sometime in the near future.