Swapped: Oscar Winner Michael B Jordan Presents Animated Film's First Look With Niece, Nephew - Watch

After

much anticipation, the makers of Michael B Jordan's upcoming animated film- Swapped - have released the first official trailer. It gives audiences a glimpse into a quirky and chaotic adventure led by Michael and Juno Temple. The film, backed by Skydance Animation, blends humour, action, and heart, with an unusual body-swap premise at its core. What caught everyone's attention was the cute presenters of the trailer - Michael B Jordan and his niece and nephew.

Michael B Jordan and his niece, nephew present Swapped trailer

In a post shared by Netflix on their official X handle (formerlmy Twitter), they wrote, "Michael B. Jordan (and his niece and nephew ) introduce the new trailer for SWAPPED. Premiering May 1." The trailer starts off on a warm, personal note, with Michael B. Jordan on screen with his niece and nephew, who are both very young. He gives a short introduction before the video starts, which adds a fun and family-friendly touch to the launch. It sets the mood for what looks like a fun and lively movie that people of all ages will enjoy.

Nathan Greno, who is best known for his work on Tangled, directed Swapped. The movie is about two unlikely characters: a small woodland creature voiced by Jordan and a majestic bird voiced by Juno Temple. The characters in Swapped live in their own world, which is the basis for the story. The two species are sworn enemies who are always fighting in a place called The Valley. But then things take a strange turn when they suddenly switch bodies.The story goes on to show how they have to live in each other's skin, feathers, and fur. The two have to put their differences aside and figure out how to stay alive. Next is a fast-paced adventure with funny situations as both characters try to get used to their new lives. As they go along, they start to see things from each other's points of view, which turns their rivalry into an uneasy partnership.

What we know about Swapped?

Swapped marks Michael B. Jordan’s first film since earning a Best Actor nomination for Sinners, making it a notable shift into the world of animation for the actor. With its mix of comedy, adventure, and an underlying message about empathy and understanding.

The screenplay has been written by John Whittington, Christian Magalhaes, and Robert Snow, with story contributions from a wider team that includes Nathan Greno himself. The project is produced by industry veterans John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Mary Ellen Bauder Andrews, adding significant weight to the film’s creative backing.The voice cast also features Cedric the Entertainer and Tracy Morgan, promising an added layer of humour and personality to the film. Swapped premieres on Netflix on May 1.