The Family Switch cast features Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms and Emma Myers. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character summaries for McG’s 2023 Netflix movie. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

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Family Switch centers on a Los Angeles-based family during the holiday season. When Jess and Bill Walker switch bodies with their children (due to a planetary phenomenon), they frantically try to live somewhat normal lives. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they search for a resolution during Christmastime. Here’s every actor and character in Family Switch, an adaptation of Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s 2010 book Bedtime for Mommy.

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Family Switch Cast: Jennifer Garner as Jess

Character Profile: A lawyer. She is a lactose intolerant woman who loves Christmas. Jess worries about a work opportunity upon switching bodies with her teenage daughter.

Garner’s Resume: Sydney Bristow in Alias (2001-06), Elektra Natchios in Daredevil (2003), Jenna Rink in 13 Going on 30 (2004), Vanessa Loring in Juno (2007), Allison Torres in Yes Day (2021)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Rustin’

Family Switch Cast: Ed Helms as Bill

Character Profile: Jess’ husband. He is a music teacher who plays in a band called Dad or Alive. Bill abandoned a rock star opportunity with “Maroon 6” in order to be a father.

Helms’ Resume: Andy Bernard in The Office (2006-13), Stu in The Hangover (2009), Rusty Griswold in Vacation (2015), Nathan Rutherford in Rutherford Falls (2021-22), Robert Goulet in Agent Elvis (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Locked In’

Family Switch Cast: Emma Myers as CC

Character Profile: Jess and Bill’s daughter. She is an All-American soccer player. CC dreams of playing for the U.S. national team.

Myers’ Resume: BeeBee Jordan in A Taste of Christmas (2020), Girl from Magnolia in Dead of Night (2020), Stephanie in The Baker and the Beauty (2020), Marie Cody in Girl in the Basement (2021), Enid Sinclair in Wednesday (2022-)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Best. Christmas. Ever!’

Family Switch Cast: Brady Noon as Wyatt

Character Profile: Jess and Bill’s son. He is a science enthusiast who plans to attend Yale University. Wyatt struggles with anxiety.

Noon’s Resume: Tommy Darmody in Boardwalk Empire (2010-13), Thor in Good Boys (2019), Evan Morrow in The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (2021-22), George in Marry Me (2022), Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘The Killer’

Family Switch Cast: Rita Moreno as Angelica

Character Profile: A Los Angeles native. She talks about a Christmas miracle. Angelica urges CC to fix what is broken.

Moreno’s Resume: Tuptim in The King and I (1956), Anita in West Side Story (1961), Valentina in West Side Story (1961), Sister Peter Marie Reimondo in Oz (1997-2003), Maura in 80 for Brady (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Nyad’

Family Switch Cast: Matthias Schweighöfer as Rolf

Character Profile: Jess and Bill’s neighbor. He looks after their dog and youngest child. Rolf talks about being disciplined.

Schweighöfer’s Resume: Manfred von Richthofen in The Red Baron (2008), Alex in What a Man (2011), Clemens Klina in The Manny (2015), Lukas Franke in You Are Wanted (2017-18), Dieter in Army of the Dead (2021)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘All the Light We Cannot See’

The Family Switch cast also includes:

• Lincoln Sykes as Miles
• Theodore Sykes as Miles
• Vanessa Carrasco as Ariana
• Cyrus Arnold as Hunter Drew
• Ilia Isorelýs Paulino as Kara
• Jordan Leftwich as Ava
• Xosha Roquemore as Carrie
• Bashir Salahuddin as Molson
• Paul Scheer as Steven
• Helen Hong as Simone
• Ned Bellamy as Hanes
• Andrew Bachelor as Glen
• Dan Finnerty as Gus
• Howie Mandel as Barry
• Rivers Cuomo as Lake

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.