The Swap is an American television teen film. It premiered on Disney Channel on October 7, 2016, as a part of the network's annual "Monstober" event. The film is based on the young adult novel of the same name written by Megan Shull, and is written by Charlie Shahnaian and Shari Simpson and directed by Jay Karas. It stars Peyton List and Jacob Bertrand.
A teaser promo aired during the 100th Disney Channel Original Movie, Adventures in Babysitting, while a trailer aired during the K.C. Undercover episode "Tightrope of Doom".
Plot[]
Frustrated at how complicated their lives have gotten, tenth graders Ellie O'Brien and Jack Malloy text each other wishing they had each other's seemingly easier lifestyle. When they swap bodies, Ellie and Jack must navigate complex family dynamics, bullies, and friendship snafus all while trying to switch back before it's too late.
Cast[]
- Peyton List as Ellie O'Brien
- Jacob Bertrand as Jack Malloy
- Darrin Rose as Coach Francis Malloy
- Claire Rankin as Summer O'Brien
- Callan Potter as Gunner Malloy
- Jesse Bostick as Stryker Malloy
- Eliana Jones as Aspen Bishop
- Kiana Madeira as Sassy Gaines
- Kolton Stewart as Owen
- James Godfrey as Porter Gibbs
- Devyn Nekoda as Mackenzie Wick
- Naomi Snieckus as Coach Carol
- Linda Kash as Nurse Helen
- Naya Liviah as Claire
- Michael Fessaha as Ryan
- Marcia Johnson as Dr. Baker
- Valerie Descheneaux as Stylist
- Danny Smith as Clerk
- Mark Hickox as Badminton Coach
Trivia[]
- This is the final DCOM with opening credits to date.
- Peyton List and Jacob Bertrand would later go on to star in the Netflix series Cobra Kai as Tory Nichols and Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz, respectively.
Videos[]
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