Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms Embark on an Action-Packed Day of Role Reversal in 'Family Switch' Trailer

Article Summary

Family Switch is a body-swapping comedy film starring Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms as parents trying to reconnect with their kids.

The trailer showcases the family's lack of connection and their efforts to comprehend one another's lives.

The movie delves into the obstacles and comical instances that occur as the family experiences significant milestones while inhabiting each other's physical bodies.

Netflix presents the trailer for McG's hilarious new comedy film, "Family Switch," filled with body-swapping chaos. The movie features Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms as Jess and Bill Walker, a devoted couple striving to keep their family united as their children grow more independent and drift further apart. After an encounter with an astrologer, they unexpectedly find themselves experiencing life from each other's perspective through a complete body swap on a crucial day. While Jess and Bill struggle to secure a soccer tryout and a college offer, their children, CC (Emma Myers) and Wyatt (Brady Noon), navigate their parents' bodies in pursuit of a promotion and a record deal.

The trailer quickly reveals the disconnection within the Walker family. Jess and Bill fail to communicate effectively, while CC and Wyatt pour their efforts into their studies and passions, leaving their parents puzzled. As the holidays approach, the family embarks on a trip to create lasting memories, but it soon descends into a heated argument, where they utter the forbidden words in a body-swap comedy - "I wish you could be me." Unbeknownst to them, Rita Moreno, portraying the observant astrologer, grants their wish the following morning, resulting in a situation both grave and hilarious. With a nod to Garner's previous film, "13 Going on 30," the Walkers come to realize the comedic yet challenging nature of their predicament.

'Family Switch' Isn't Your Average Body Swap Movie

Family Switch revolves around the Walker family as they navigate through significant moments in their lives. From Jess mentoring CC on how to excel at work to Wyatt cringing at his father's awkward prom encounter with his crush, they experience some challenges as they grow closer to each other. However, their determination to overcome obstacles and strengthen their family bonds remains unwavering. By the end of the day, they hope to break the spell and emerge with a stronger family dynamic than ever before.

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Family Switch, based on Amy Krouse-Rosenthal's book Bedtime For Mommy, takes the body swap concept to a whole new level. The screenplay, written by Victoria Strouse (Finding Dory) and Adam Sztykiel (Black Adam), explores the hilarious chaos that ensues when an entire family swaps bodies - including the baby and the dog. Producer Lawrence Gray emphasized the importance of this all-encompassing swap, as it generates both the film's funniest moments (like Matthias Schweighöfer struggling to care for a baby dog and a dog baby) and the underlying drama of family relationships.

With a strong supporting cast that includes Netflix favorites like Schweighöfer from Army of the Dead and Heart of Stone and comedian Fortune Feimster, the family comedy becomes even more delightful. The cast is further enhanced by the talent of Bashir Salahuddin, Xosha Roquemore, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, and Paul Scheer.

Mark your calendars for November 30 when Family Switch arrives on Netflix. In the meantime, you can add it to your watchlist below and explore our guide to the streamer's best family films.

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Editor's P/S

"Family Switch" is a hilarious body-swap comedy starring Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms. The trailer showcases the family's lack of connection and their efforts to comprehend one another's lives.

As a parent, I can relate to the struggles of trying to connect with my children as they grow older and become more independent. The movie delves into the obstacles and comical instances that occur as the family experiences significant milestones while inhabiting each other's physical bodies. I'm excited to see how the family learns to appreciate each other's perspectives and ultimately come closer together.